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Movement Disorder Change in a Child with Choreic Movement Disorder Using an Elasto-Compressive Bodysuit.

Domenico M Romeo^1,2, Chiara Velli¹, Francesca Sini¹

¹Pediatric Neurology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.

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Summary

Dynamic movement orthoses (DMOs) significantly improved movement disorder severity in a child with choreic cerebral palsy. Benefits persisted at follow-up, suggesting DMOs like FLEXA® aid rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Rehabilitation
Neurology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Dynamic movement orthoses (DMOs) are elasto-compressive bodysuits for motor disability rehabilitation in children.

Keywords:

cerebral palsy dynamic movement orthoses dyskinetic movement disorders rehabilitation

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Choreic CP presents unique movement disorder challenges.