A Case Study On The Use Of Theratogs® With Conventional Physiotherapy On A Child With Cerebral Palsy, GMFCS Level V

Abstract

Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) exhibit postural malalignment due to muscle imbalance and spasticity. Studies have shown that orthotic garments can help improve posture in such children by reducing fluctuations in tone and contracture of muscles. Orthotic garments have also been shown to improve spinal geometry in children with CP. The aim of this study aims to determine the effect of orthotic garments (TheraTogs® WUNZI) on a child with CP and GMFCS levels V along with conventional physiotherapy. In this study, the child received physiotherapy five times a week and wore the TheraTogs® for 6 hours daily. The outcome measure used in the study were GMFM, posture evaluation with images and patient satisfaction. The results of the study showed that the TheraTogs® has a positive influence on posture, and it also helped in improving gross motor function. Further randomised controlled trials are needed on children with GMFCS level 5 to validate our findings.