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The slump test.

M A White1, K E Pape

  • 1Magee Clinic, North York, Ontario, Canada.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|March 1, 1992
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The Slump Test provides objective data to track sitting changes in children, particularly those with cerebral palsy. This inexpensive tool aids in documenting treatment effectiveness over time.

Area of Science:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Neuromuscular Assessment

Background:

  • Assessing sitting posture and functional changes in children, especially those with neuromuscular conditions, is crucial for rehabilitation.
  • Objective data collection is vital for demonstrating treatment efficacy and guiding therapeutic interventions.
  • The Slump Test offers a potential method for evaluating qualitative changes in sitting objectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of the Slump Test as an objective assessment tool for documenting changes in sitting posture.
  • To explore the application of the Slump Test in a pediatric population with diverse neuromuscular conditions.

Main Methods:

  • The Slump Test was administered to over 200 children aged 3-8 years over a two-year period.

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  • Participants included children with cerebral palsy, decreased trunk control, limb spasticity, and varying levels of ambulation dependence.
  • Data included qualitative descriptions of sitting, picture representation, and objective measurements from the Slump Test.

    • Main Results:

    • The Slump Test provided objective data and visual representation of sitting posture.
    • The assessment was found to be easily administered and inexpensive.
    • The test facilitated the documentation of changes over time in the studied pediatric population.

    Conclusions:

    • The Slump Test is a valuable tool for objectively assessing and documenting changes in sitting posture in children.
    • Its ease of administration and cost-effectiveness make it suitable for routine clinical use in pediatric rehabilitation.
    • The combination of objective data and qualitative descriptions enhances the understanding of functional sitting changes over time.