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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, vol.4, no.1, pp.19-24, 2017 (ESCI)
Background: It was indicated in many studies that verticalization have positive effects such as preventing fractures, regulating cardiopulmonary functions, increasing the head control, and the facilitation of postural muscles in pediatric patients, however, no study showing the effect of supported standing in patients with myelomeningocele on body functions and activity was encountered. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of structured supported standing training in children with myelomeningocele on body functions and activity according to ICF-CY.