Sistematic Review of The Intensive Suit Therapy
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https://doi.org/10.4181/RNC.2012.20.753.10pKeywords:
Physical Therapy, Neurology, Functional Perfomance, Motor Apprenticeship, Neuroplasticity, Physical Therapy ModalitiesAbstract
Introduction. It is necessary to review the evidence in current literature to support the use of the suit therapy and the intensive suit therapy in neurological patients. Objective. To determine if the suit therapy and the intensive suit therapy produces benefic outcomes in patients with neurological disturbances. Method. Our search included Medline, PEDro, Lilacs and Scielo, with no restrictions of date, in english, portuguese or spanish languages. Results. 11 studies: 4 reviews, 6 clinical trials and 1 case study were reviewed. Despite the protocols variety, participant and instruments characteristics utilized made difficult to group and to analyze the results, having no evidence in literature. Conclusion. The results of this review do not provide sufficient evidence on which to base clinical practice. There is a need for studies to address these issues.
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