DMO Expert Views

Pia Stampe, a physical therapist, discusses the use of Dynamic Movement Orthoses (DMOs) as part of a comprehensive therapy approach for children with cerebral palsy. She emphasizes the importance of alignment, starting with the trunk, and uses tools like DMOs to achieve this. Stampe highlights the role of biofeedback and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to help children activate specific muscles, such as the quads and glutes, which are often weak or underused. She shares an example of a young man who, through this method, improved his posture and muscle activation, enabling him to stand upright and function better. The use of video analysis and biofeedback provides children with a clear understanding of their progress and helps them learn what normal muscle activation feels like.