Effects of stepping practice with postural support on gross motor abilities of a pre-ambulatory child with cerebral palsy: A case report.

Effects of stepping practice with postural support on gross motor abilities of a pre-ambulatory child with cerebral palsy: A case report. Physiother Theory Pract. 2019 May 29;:1-8 Authors: Snarski KE Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to describe the impact of family-centered, imbedded practice of stepping with postural support on the motor function of a pre-ambulatory child with cerebral palsy. Summary of Key Points: A child with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy completed 11 weeks of parent-directed, supported-stepping practice. Practice was imbedded into the family's daily routine as part of a family-centered early intervention program. The number of supported steps the client could take in two minutes as well as the percentage of steps requiring assistance was recorded during weekly physical therapy sessions. Outcomes: An increased number of supported steps taken, and a decrease in percentage of steps requiring assistance was documented. Improvement in the child's Gross Motor Function Measure score was also noted. Recommendations for Clinical Practice: There is preliminary support for the effectiveness of parent-directed, supported-stepping practice to improve gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy. PMID: 31140888 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research