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. 2024 Apr-Jun;15(2):286-292.
doi: 10.25259/JNRP_516_2023. Epub 2024 Feb 28.

Is functional mobility associated with quality of sitting in cerebral palsy? A cross-sectional study

Kaiorisa Doctor  1 , Shreekanth D Karnad  1 , Shyam Krishnan  1 , Amitesh Narayan  1 , Akshatha Nayak  1
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Is functional mobility associated with quality of sitting in cerebral palsy? A cross-sectional study

Kaiorisa Doctor et al. J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2024 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Objectives: A group of neuromuscular system anomalies associated with non-progressive issues in the developing fetal or newborn brain are known as cerebral palsy (CP). These abnormalities are typified by poor posture and motor development, which limits the execution of functional activities. Consequently, to achieve the same goals as peers who are typically developing, children with CP employ a variety of compensatory postures and techniques. Given that both sitting and mobility are essential for functioning, assessing each skill alone and in relation to the other is necessary. This study aims to determine if a child's functional mobility affects their sitting ability.

Materials and methods: Twenty CP (Gross Motor Function Classification System [GMFCS] levels I and II) children, aged 6-12, were enrolled in the research. The level of sitting scale (LSS) and the modified timed up and go (mTUG) test were utilized to evaluate sitting and functional mobility, respectively.

Results: The quality of sitting was shown to have a substantial effect on functional mobility, as a significant difference in mTUG durations was established between LSS levels (P < 0.001) and persisted when analyzed within the same GMFCS level (P = 0.007).

Conclusion: The importance of trunk control in functional mobility can be inferred from the link between sitting quality and mobility. To improve children with CP's functional mobility, this evidence may be utilized to design a well-informed and specific intervention program incorporating trunk control.

Keywords: Cerebral palsy; Functional mobility; Sitting ability; Sitting quality; Trunk control.

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Flow chart showing screening and recruitment of children for the study.
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Figure 2:
Comparison of modified timed up and go (mTUG) test durations between level of sitting scale (LSS) levels.
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Figure 3:
Comparison of modified timed up and go (mTUG) test durations between gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) levels.
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