The Effect of Suit Wear During an Intensive Therapy Program in Children With Cerebral Palsy

• DOI: 10.1097/pep.0b013e318218ef58
• Publication Date: 2011-05-06T08:45:27Z
• Authors: Amy F. Bailes; Kelly Greve; Carol K. Burch; Rebecca Reder; Li Lin; Myra M. Huth
• Keywords: Male; Braces; Cerebral Palsy; Pediatrics; Disability Evaluation; Treatment Outcome; Motor Skills; Patient Satisfaction; Child, Preschool; Surveys and Questionnaires; Health Status Indicators; Humans; Female; Child; Physical Therapy Modalities; Program Evaluation

To examine the effects of suit wear during an intensive therapy program on motor function among children with cerebral palsy.Twenty were randomized to experimental (TheraSuit) or a control (control suit) group and participated in program. The Pediatric Evaluation Disability Inventory (PEDI) Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-66 administered before after (4 9 weeks). Parent satisfaction was also assessed.No significant differences found between groups. Significant within-group for GMFM-66 GMFM-66, PEDI Functional Skills Self-care, Caregiver Assistance Mobility. No adverse events reported.Children wearing TheraSuit did not demonstrate improved compared those same