Assessment of trunk movement and posture in spastic and dyskinetic cerebral palsy: A scoping review

Key Points

• This review aims to identify gaps in research regarding trunk control assessment in individuals with cerebral palsy, specifically focusing on severe disabilities.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on trunk control assessments in cerebral palsy.
• Evaluated the responsiveness and coverage of assessment tools used for trunk control.
• Analyzed psychometric properties of tools across various facets of trunk control.
• Identified significant gaps in research on trunk control assessments for patients with severe disabilities.
• Found limited responsiveness and adequacy of current assessment tools in covering critical aspects of trunk control.
• Emphasized the need for thorough psychometric evaluations of trunk control measurement tools.

Abstract