title: Basis for a method of dynamic proprioceptive correction in the restorative treatment of patients with residual-stage infantile cerebral palsy.
abstract: A new method for the restorative treatment of patients with residual-stage infantile cerebral palsy is described; the method is based on proprioceptive correction using an "Adeli-92" device, which is a modified space suit used in weightless conditions. The "Adeli-92" allows intensification and some extent of normalization of afferent proprioceptive mobility-controlling input. Positive clinical effects were obtained in 70% of patients, with improvements in walking and self-care ability. The positive effects of this method were demonstrated objectively using electroencephalography, electroneuromyography, studies of somatosensory evoked potentials, and studies of the vestibular system.
authors.affiliation: Science Research Institute of Pediatrics, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Pediatric Clinical Psychoneurological Hospital No. 18, Moscow.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Semenova
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005073:Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods; D011434:Proprioception; D019442:Space Suits; D014722:Vestibule, Labyrinth / Q000503:physiopathology; D016138:Walking