Health Parameters in Standing and Nonstanding Nonambulatory Adults With Cerebral Palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess effects of standing exercise on adults with cerebral palsy with a focus on bone density, transfer skills, quality of life, and related health parameters.

Design

Prospective case series; pilot study.

Setting

Outpatient multispecialty clinic.

Participants

Nonambulatory adults with cerebral palsy, 13 standers and 7 nonstanders, comparable in age, sex, and other physical characteristics (N=20).

Interventions

Not applicable.

Main outcome measures

Bone mineral density per dual energy x-ray absorptiometry, stand pivot transfers, comprehensive blood serum assessments, fractures, spasms, perceived pain, and quality of life.

Results

No appreciable differences could be detected between the standing and nonstanding groups from basel

SUBMITTER: Murphy KP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8212004 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature