Postural Control

Postural control is a complex and highly adaptive system that is particularly vulnerable to disturbances during early life, including prenatal and perinatal brain injury and preterm birth. Children with disorders of brain development almost invariably experience impairments in postural control, which in turn affect their mobility and ability to perform activities of daily living. Postural challenges are also prominent in children with other neurodevelopmental conditions such as myelomeningocele and muscle disorders, where the system must develop age-specific compensatory strategies.
This book brings together previously scattered knowledge to offer a comprehensive understanding of both typical and atypical postural development. It represents a significant advance in the field by linking theory to practice and providing practical guidance for managing postural control problems in children with developmental disorders.

Key Features

• Explains the complex mechanisms of typical and atypical postural development in children
• Focuses on postural control dysfunctions associated with developmental brain disorders and neuromuscular conditions
• Covers a range of conditions including cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder, muscle disorders, and myelomeningocele
• Highlights the impact of postural control on mobility and activities of daily living
• Provides practical, day-to-day management strategies for clinicians and therapists
• Bridges the gap between scientific understanding and clinical rehabilitation practice
• Essential reading for professionals in motor development, pediatric rehabilitation, and neurodevelopmental care