Preferred posture in lying and its association with scoliosis and windswept hips in adults with cerebral palsy.

CONCLUSIONS: The "preferred" habitual posture frequently observed in immobile adults with CP, leads to established distortion of their body shape. The results indicate the need for early introduction of appropriate posture control, in immobile individuals with CP, from a young age. Implications for rehabilitation The preferred posture, observed in immobile adults with cerebral palsy, leads to a distortion of their body shape. One in four adults with cerebral palsy use only one position when in bed. The results indicate the need for early introduction of appropriate posture control in individuals unable to change position. PMID: 30010440 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - July 16, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ágústsson A, Sveinsson T, Pope P, Rodby-Bousquet E Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research