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Filter by:This trial will enroll 75 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy both matched in age, sex, degree of disability and cognitive functions with the same exclusion criteria undergoing the same physical therapy. All enrolled children will undergo routine physical therapy program and will be divided into three groups (n = 25 per group) according treatment methods. Group A: children will be given local injections of botulinum toxin type ,Group B: children will be given repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on the affected side; Group C: children will be given local injections of botulinum toxin type A combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation , the three groups will take physical therapy (PT) of 45 minutes duration 4 days a week for 3 months .The grade of spasticity will be assessed by using Modified Ashworth scale and M/H ratio by using EMG. The grade of motor function will assessed by using Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of treadmill training (TT) at different inclinations on balance, strength, flexibility, and gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy (CP) in addition to traditional physiotherapy applications. Forty-two participants with CP aged 7-18 years and at Gross Motor Function Classification System level 2 were randomized into three groups: downhill walking (DW), uphill walking (UW), and walking with no incline (WWI). Balance, isometric strength, flexibility, and gait parameters were assessed at baseline (2nd week) and at 11th week. The groups were provided with TT and conventional treatment. All groups showed improvement in balance. Isometric strength values showed improvement in knee flexion (KF) on the affected side (AS) in DW and UW groups, and in knee extension force in UW and WWI groups. In flexibility, hip flexion, hip extension and ankle dorsiflexion improved in all groups, while KF and ankle plantar flexion improved only in DW and WWI. Duration of the modified timed up-and-go test showed significant improvements in the DW and UW groups. TT performed at different inclinations improved balance, isometric strength, flexibility, and gait parameters on both the AS and the nonaffected side.
The goal of this clinical trial is to acknowledge the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation as an adjuvant with gaming rehabilitation for upper limb function rehabilitation in paediatric population with non-progressive brain damage. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Does tDCS boost upper limb function rehabilitation results adding as an adjuvant in paediatric brain damage? - What domains related with upper limb function are most influenced by tDCS stimulation? - What clinical variables are the best to predict the efficacy of the combined treatment? - If the selected intervention causes changes in cognitive domains, and, if it occurs, see their relationship with the proposed intervention and the motor outcomes. As a general objective, this trial seeks the validation of a protocol of non-invasive brain stimulation with tDCS as a complementary therapy for peadiatric population with brain injuries. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: experimental group will receive anodal tDCS plus upper limb rehabilitation gaming system rehabilitation and control group will receive sham tDCS plus rehabilitation gaming system for upper limb rehabilitation. Both groups will conducted a virtual reality program with upper limb exercises while been stimulated either with anodal tDCS or sham tDCS. Researchers will compare experimental and control groups to see if there is a difference in upper limb function and cognitive functions.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of stellate ganglion block in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia. The main question it aims to answer are: • Can stellate ganglion block improve the dysphagia of children with cerebral palsy? Participants were randomly divided into two groups, all provided with routine therapy. Based on this, the experimental group was given stellate ganglion block. The video fluoroscopic swallowing study was done to test the swallowing function before and after the study.
The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of music therapy on the upper extremity functions and quality of life of individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP). The secondary aim is to investigate the effect of music therapy on the sensory functions of the upper extremity in individuals with CP. Adolescent individuals with hemiparetic CP will participate in this study, and the participants will experience music therapy, which is a scientific intervention approach. If music therapy has a positive effect on upper extremity functions, they will be more active in daily life and their quality of life will increase. In the light of these data to be presented, a contribution will be made to the evidence level of music therapy in the literature and to the content of SP upper extremity rehabilitation.
The goal of this pilot study is to study the effect of Vojta therpy on upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy. The main questions are: - to study the effect of Vojta therapy on upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy in terms of range of motion and function - to study the effect of Vojta therapy on upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy in terms of motion analysis while perform function
Spider Cage is a part of universal exercise unit. It is a suspension system, which works with use of belts, elastic cords and Thera suits (Thera suits especially for cerebral palsy). Cords are dynamic and provides an appropriate amount of support with the help of which patient can perform movement independently. Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a condition where non progressive disorders of posture caused by abnormal development of, or damage to, motor control centers of brain resulting in abnormal movements.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of non-progressive neurological disorders that affect body movement, muscle coordination, and posture .It is caused by damage in developing brain, usually before or during birth, but can also occur during early childhood. They may include muscle stiffness or floppiness, abnormal reflexes, impaired coordination, difficulty with fine motor skills, speech and swallowing difficulties, involuntary movements, problems with balance and posture, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Constipation is a common gastrointestinal issue in children with cerebral palsy (CP) due to reduced muscle tone, impaired coordination, limited mobility, and side effects of certain drugs like antispasmodics or anti-epileptics. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive therapy. Usually, TENS is commonly used as pain management modality, its role in treating constipation in children with cerebral palsy is still being explored. Research on the use of TENS for constipation in children with cerebral palsy is limited, and most studies have focused on constipation in adults or individuals without CP. However, some studies have investigated the effects of TENS on gastrointestinal function in children with CP, including constipation. This study was Randomized Controlled Trial with random sampling technique. Study was conducted in DHQ Hospital, Hafizabad from July 2023 to December 2023 on 34 children with cerebral palsy with constipation having age from 1 to 6 years according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. After recruitment, it was divided into two Groups. Baseline treatment was provided to control group while TENS will be used in other experimental group. TENS was applied on abdominal area for 20 minutes along with baseline treatment. Record pre and post session history of patient defecation frequency per week, abdominal pain or discomfort, and type of stool via using Rome-IV criteria, Bristol Stool Scale, Constipation Assessment scale and Gross Motor Function Classification System before and after treatment. Data Analyses was based on statistical parameters and comparison performed before and after application of treatment.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common neurological disorder of movement and/or posture and of motor function, which are due to a non-progressive interference or abnormality of the developing brain. In hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP), one side of the body is involved with the upper extremity more affected than the lower. HCP is treated by addressing the underlying cause and by various form of therapy to recover motor function. Motor function in hemi paretic limb particularly fine motor skill may be improved by upper limb children action-observation therapy (UP-CAT).
Cerebral palsy is not a progressive disease but movement problem and musculoskeletal disorders in cerebral palsy change with time. Children with CP usually with the lower limb involvement presents with muscle weakness, limited muscular control which results in muscular insufficiency, coordination and balance impairment. These impairments effect the normal activities of child in daily living. There are many children who have good cognition but poor lower limb coordination which is leading cause of disability in them and multiple factors are responsible for them like lake of awareness in parents, no time, expensive therapy program and inappropriate techniques.