Ludic physiotherapeutic apron: proposal, planning and manufacture

Abstract

Introduction: In order to make children care in physical therapy humanized and effective, a primordial aspect of childhood must be respected: playing. The playing concept is taken to the session by means of playful elements. The playfulness of a session usually depends on toys (balls, doodles, puppets), which provide less stress and greater collaboration by the child for the correct performance of exercises. Objective: The objective of this study was to present the development of a ludic apron to be used in physical therapy practice with children, and to evaluate its benefits. Method: This study addresses the building of a ludic apron prototype as a proposal of product that can stimulate the environment or be the only playful object in the session. Results: The apron was made from blue TNT, a color that conveys tranquility, and the animals were cut in colored E.V.A. and glued with hot melt glue. Through the assembling of an age and stimulus table, it was possible to increase knowledge about the use of the apron in different ways and with children at different ages. Final Thoughts: Humanization and playfulness in pediatric care are still poorly explored themes. Further studies are needed.