Resumo (EN)
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of the TheraSuit Method® on the motor function of a child with Cerebral Palsy (CP). New methods for treating neurological and sensory dysfunctions caused by PC have been emerging and arousing interests in health professionals. The TheraSuit Method® consists of an individualized and intensive physiotherapy program with a 4-week intervention protocol, performed 5 days a week for 3 hours daily. Four protocols of the TheraSuit Method®, applied at four-month intervals, were analyzed in this study. In each of the four protocols, the Thick Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66) was used in the initial and final evaluation. It was observed in the GMFM-66 score a satisfactory score with a before-protocol score of 38 and post-protocols of 45, with no decline in the interval between protocols. It is concluded that with the application of the TheraSuit Method® there was motor learning observed by the total GMFM scores, showing positive effects on the motor function of the child of the present study.