Efectos de una amplificación mecanoceptiva mediante microvibraciones funcionales sobre la distribución de los apoyos en bipedestación en un niño con parálisis cerebral. Estudio de caso

Abstract

Introduction Cerebral palsy is the most prevalent cause of disability in childhood. It has been shown that vibration therapy has beneficial effects on postural control, being one of the limitations in cerebral palsy. Its assessment can help to guide therapeutic interventions. The aim of this study is to determine the therapeutic efficacy of functional micro-vibrations on the stability and on the supports in the standing position. Material and method An intervention protocol was applied for three months to a 6-year-old boy with dystonic tetraparesis, by means of a Mechano-amplifier device one day a week while walking for 15min. A pre- and post-intervention postural assessment was carried out using a portable Wii Balance Board platform. Results Changes were observed in indicators of postural stability that suggested immediate and accumulated improvements. Conclusion Mecanoceptive amplification could be incorporated as an effective therapy on postural deficit control in cerebral palsy.