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Relationship Between Postural Asymmetry, Balance, and Pain in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Zahra Shekari1, Razieh Sadeghian Afarani2, Saeid Fatorehchy3

  • 1Masters Degree, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Pediatric Neurology
|April 12, 2024
PubMed

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Postural asymmetry in children with cerebral palsy (CP) significantly worsens balance and increases pain. Interventions targeting postural issues can improve pain and balance in CP management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric rehabilitation
  • Movement science
  • Clinical neurology

Background:

  • Cerebral palsy (CP) presents primary symptoms like spasm and weakness.
  • These primary symptoms can lead to secondary musculoskeletal issues.
  • Understanding secondary symptoms is crucial for effective CP management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between postural asymmetry, balance, pain, and gross motor function in children with CP.
  • To determine the impact of postural asymmetry on key functional outcomes in pediatric CP.
  • To provide insights for targeted interventions in CP care.

Main Methods:

  • 56 children (8-12 years) with GMFCS levels I-III participated.
  • Evaluated balance using The Pediatric Balance Scale.
  • Assessed pain with the Wong-Baker Faces Scale and posture with the Posture and Postural Ability Scale.
  • Statistical analyses included Kruskal-Wallis, Tukey, and ANOVA.

Main Results:

  • Significant correlation found between balance and postural asymmetry (P < 0.001).
  • Postural asymmetry significantly correlated with pain intensity (P < 0.001) and gross motor function (P = 0.002).
  • No significant relationship was found between pain and gross motor function (P = 0.072).

Conclusions:

  • Postural asymmetry negatively impacts balance in children with CP.
  • Addressing postural asymmetry is linked to improved pain management and balance.
  • This highlights the importance of postural assessment and intervention in pediatric CP.
Abstract

Keywords:
BalanceCerebral palsyGross motor functionPainPosture

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