Abstract
Monitoring the patient’s condition during rehabilitation is the key to success in this form of treatment. This is especially important in patients with infantile cerebral palsy (ICP). Objective assessment can be achieved through modern optical measurement techniques. The 4DBODY system allows to capture dynamic movement with high accuracy. Eight patients with ICP participated in the study. The group underwent therapy lasting seven days using neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) and functional training (FT). The patients’ condition was monitored by the 4DBODY system. The measurements were taken three times: before the therapy, after, and then again after one week. We have developed the Trunk Mobility in the Frontal Plane Index (TMFPI) for its assessment. The results were compared with a score obtained using the Gross Motor Function Measure scale (GMFM 88). An improvement of the TMFPI parameter was observed in five patients, inconsistent results in two and deterioration in one. The reference GMFM score was higher in all patients relative to pre-treatment values. We found that surface scanning with the 4DBODY system allows to precisely track body movement in ICP patients. The decrease in the TMFPI parameter reflects the improvement in the dysfunction of body alignment, balance and symmetry of movement on the L and R body side.
Highlights
Infantile cerebral palsy (ICP) is a disorder which originates in the central nervous system (CNS)in the fetal or perinatal period
We found that surface scanning with the 4DBODY system allows to precisely track body movement in infantile cerebral palsy (ICP) patients
We propose a novel use of the 4DBODY system as a tool for assessing movement parameters in patients with ICP, which may lead to the development of an objective method of movement analysis based on surface measurements
Summary
Infantile cerebral palsy (ICP) is a disorder which originates in the central nervous system (CNS)in the fetal or perinatal period. Infantile cerebral palsy (ICP) is a disorder which originates in the central nervous system (CNS). A decrease in muscle strength, impaired movement coordination and balance are present [3] These factors may lead to muscle contractures, limited joint mobility and lever-dependent deformations in the osteoarticular system [3]. This condition is reflected in the performance of daily activities in patients and leads to a gradual reduction of their motor activities. It often manifests itself in disorders in the patterns and function of gait [4]
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