PEDIASUIT METHOD IN THE REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

Abstract

Cerebral Palsy (CP) has been the most common disorder among children with some type of physical disability, whose symptoms vary according to the region of the brain affected. Previous treatment can increase the patient's motor development, control of movements, normalization of muscle tone and increased range of motion. The PediaSuit method is an intensive treatment protocol, based on an orthopedic-therapeutic suit that, when used in patients with CP, allows to provide an improvement in the movement pattern, favoring posture, balance and flexibility. This study aims to present the effects of the PediaSuit protocol on the rehabilitation process of children with CP. The method of this study was through a bibliographic review with scientific articles, where the data collection was through the Google Scholar and Scielo system database, from 2002 to 2019. According to the literature review presented, the Pedia protocol Suit has positive effects on children with CP after a long period of intensive treatment. However, further research on this subject is necessary in order to document the results obtained and the importance of this therapeutic resource.