Correlation between movement of the feet and motor function of children with chronic encephalopathy
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https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-5150.029.003.AO03Abstract
Introduction: Chronic non-progressive encephalopathy (CNPE) is one of the most common causes of physical deformities in childhood. It is characterized by non-progressive neuropathological abnormalities of the developing brain, which results in neuromotor impairments and changes in posture and movement. Objective: To evaluate foot deformities in children with CNPE, by measuring the joint amplitude and correlating these measures with the scores of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88), using all its five dimensions. Methods: Cross-sectional and descriptive study with a sample of 17 children. The data collection instruments used were manual goniometer and the Gross Motor Function Measure test (GMFM-88). Data were analyzed using the program SPSS version 18, and the Pearson correlation test as a measure of association. Results: Children with chronic encephalopathy and a reduced amplitude motion have lower capacity in motor function. Statistically signi????icant correlation was found for the right dorsi????lexion angle (p = 0.023), left dorsi????lexion angle (p = 0.019), right inversion (p = 0.040), left inversion (p = 0.034) and left eversion (p = 0.018). There was no statistically signi????icant correlation for the right eversion (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Musculoskeletal disorders associated with CNPE and foot deformities interfere negatively in motor function, compromising the functional performance of these children.Downloads
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Gomes Souza, T., Pereira Pinto Junior, E., Dutra de Oliveira, M. N., & Marques da Fonsêca, M. (2017). Correlation between movement of the feet and motor function of children with chronic encephalopathy. Fisioterapia Em Movimento (Physical Therapy in Movement), 29(3). https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-5150.029.003.AO03
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