title: 3D-Quantitative evaluation of a rigid seating system and dynamic seating system using 3D movement analysis in individuals with dystonic tetraparesis.
abstract: To improve postural stability in individuals with dystonic cerebral palsy, the concept of a dynamic seat has been suggested as a potential solution. An experimental set-up for the acquisition of movement during extensor thrusts while sitting on a seating system was defined and applied on a group of dystonic individuals, to compare a dynamic versus a rigid seat system, using quantitative movement analysis. The seating system in dynamic configuration is able to reduce the extensor thrust experienced by the consumers, as well as to increase range of motion in the anterior-posterior direction, limiting the sliding down of trunk and showing better upper limb smoothness during extensor thrusts. The procedures used in this study appear to provide a useful tool for better understanding how the concept of a dynamic back in a seat system may affect and influence position and stability of individuals with dystonia on the seat system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy. veronica.cimolin@polimi.it
authors.forename: Veronica
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cimolin
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Piccinini
authors.forename: Martino
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Avellis
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cazzaniga
authors.forename: Anna Carla
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Turconi
authors.forename: Marcello
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Crivellini
authors.forename: Manuela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Galli
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008297:Male; D009068:Movement; D011187:Posture; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012984:Software