Abnormal Activity of Masticatory Muscles in Patients with Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
Rafael Zaratin BeltraminAna Luiza Cabrera MartimbiancoMarcela Leticia Leal GonçalvesMonise Mendes RochaSoraia Micaela SilvaAnna Carolina Ratto Tempestini HorlianaElaine Marcílio SantosKarina Helga TurcioRaquel Agnelli Mesquita-FerrariKristianne Porta Santos FernandesLara Jansiski MottaSandra Kalil BussadoriPublished in: Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics (2023)
Based on observational studies with a lower level of evidence, individuals with CP seem to present difficulties activating masticatory muscles. Future prospective cohort studies with rigorous methodology are still necessary to support these findings. PROSPERO register CRD42020208444.