Therapeutic positioning: Working in partnership towards tangible outcomes for children
Sarah Hill
Protection of body shape is a fundamental need for any child with a movement problem. Body shape distortion can lead to a number of potentially life-threatening secondary complications. Therapeutic positioning, particularly at night, can be used to protect and restore body shape. The efficacy of this approach can be monitored using validated, non-invasive measurement of body symmetry. Parents need extensive support and training in order to implement therapeutic positioning at night. There are difficulties associated with funding for equipment and training for families. Measurement provides parents, children, commissioners of services and healthcare professionals with tangible outcomes for therapeutic intervention.
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