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KMID : 1036120130050010042
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Korean Society of Medicine & Therapy Science
2013 Volume.5 No. 1 p.42 ~ p.48
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The Effects of Modified Adeli Suit Therapy on Improvement of Sitting Balance, Gross Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy
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Park Il-Hyang
Lee Ju-Sang
Ko Joo-Yeon
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Abstract
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Objective: This purpose of this case report was a to investigate the effects of the modified adeli suit therapy on improvement of sitting balance, gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy.
Methods: Three children with cerebral palsy classified at level III on the Gross Motor Function Classification System were treated for 10weeks, 1 hr/d, 3 d/wk. All children were tested by the Trunk Control Measurement Scale, the Korean Gross Motor Function Measure at baseline, after treatments.
Results: Very small improvements in dynamic sitting balance were noted. Improved static sitting balance, gross motor function were found.
Conclusion: Further investigation is needed of the modified adeli suit therapy program in children with cerebral palsy.
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KEYWORD
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Adeli suit therapy, cerebral palsy, sitting balance
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