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Postural management for children with cerebral palsy: consensus statement
Author(s) -
Tina Gericke,
Geoff Bardsley,
Keith Brown,
Paediatric Neurologist,
Sandy Clarke,
Donna Cowan,
Jeremy Fairbank,
M Frcs,
Cheryl Honeycombe,
Ginny Humphreys,
Alice Goldwyn,
Msc Beng,
Csci Mipem,
Chailey Heritage,
Yasmin Kahn,
England Sussex,
Rachael McDonald,
Margaret Mayston,
Christopher Morris,
Richard Morton,
Nottingham Carolyn,
Nichols Bsc,
Mcsp Pgdip,
Claire Ham,
Mark Patterson,
Orthopaedic Surgeon,
Shawn London,
Terry Pountney,
M Jones PhD Mcsp,
Research Physiotherapist,
David Scrutton
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
developmental medicine and child neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.658
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1469-8749
pISSN - 0012-1622
DOI - 10.1017/s0012162206000685
Subject(s) - cerebral palsy , statement (logic) , citation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , psychology , medicine , computer science , library science , political science , law
A Mac Keith Multidisciplinary Meeting formulated the following consensus statement concerning postural management for children with cerebral palsy (CP) based on evidence from clinical experience and scientific literature: Definition: A postural management programme is a planned approach encompassing all activities and interventions which impact on an individual's posture and function. Programmes are tailored specifically for each child and may include special seating, night-time support, standing supports, active exercise, orthotics, surgical interventions, and individual therapy sessions.