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Postural management for children with cerebral palsy: consensus statement

Author(s) -

Tina Gericke

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.

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