Interface Pressure of Lycra Orthosis at Different Postures in Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Abstract
Medical compression garment functions by exerted interface pressure between the fabric and skin. Yet, none of the previous studies have determine the pressure level of Lycra based orthosis. The current work aimed to determine the pressure level of Lycra orthosis at different postures in children with CP. Five (5) children with CP were recruited. Each were given a custom made Lycra orthosis. Two Tekscan medical sensor were placed over lateral side of upper garment and pants. The pressure was recorded when the child was in sitting, sit-to-stand (STS) and standing postures. There are significant differences of the interface pressure between each children, at different postures. The highest pressure recorded over upper garment is 122 mmHg and 120 mmHg over pants, both during sitting position. Overall, the Lycra orthosis exerted highest pressure over top garments than pants during sitting position.
Keywords
Interface pressure, lycra, orthosis, posture, rehabilitation
Divisions
fac_eng
Funders
Malaysia UM/ MOHE/HIR grant (Project No: UM HIR (MOHE) D000014-16001)
Publication Title
Sains Malaysiana
Volume
47
Issue
4
Publisher
Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia