Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2017
Abstract
NTRODUCTION:
Children with trunk hypotonia may have limited ability to maintain an upright weight-bearing position, resulting in decreased postural control and a delay in achieving gross motor milestones.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this case series is to report the effect of a home-based dynamic standing program on postural control and gross motor activity in 2 children with trunk hypotonia.
DESCRIPTIONS:
Child 1 (aged 24 months, Gross Motor Function Classification Scale Level IV) and Child 2 (aged 21 months, Gross Motor Function Classification Scale Level V) participated in a standing program using the Upsee harness at home 3 days per week for 12 weeks.
OUTCOMES:
Both children improved their gross motor function, and Child 1 demonstrated improved trunk control in sitting.
WHAT THIS CASE ADDS:
The use of the Upsee harness was an effective intervention for these children with trunk hypotonia to achieve weight-bearing and improve gross motor abilities.
Recommended Citation
Ardolino E, Flores M, Manella K. Gross motor outcomes after dynamic weight-bearing in 2 children with trunk hypotonia: a case series. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2017;29(4):360-364. doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000449
Comments
This is an author's manuscript (post refereeing) copy of the final published article available: https://journals.lww.com/pedpt/Abstract/2017/10000/Gross_Motor_Outcomes_After_Dynamic_Weight_Bearing.16.aspx
University of St. Augustine-affiliated users can access the final published version here: https://oce-ovid-com.prx-usa.lirn.net/article/00001577-201710000-00016/HTML