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Filter by:12 adults with spastic CP will complete 6 baseline sessions and 24 down conditioning sessions held 3 times/week. All clinical and physiological assessments collected at baseline will be reassessed after study completion, and follow ups after 2 weeks, 1 month and 3 months. The soleus H reflex (electric analogue of the stretch reflex) will be elicited in all sessions. In each session, participants will complete 20 baseline trials and 225 down conditioning trials to decrease the magnitude of the H-Reflex.
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of diaphragmatic myofascial relaxation exercise and diaphragmatic breathing exercises added to the conventional physiotherapy and rehabilitation program in children with diplegic cerebral palsy (CP), primarily on MIP, MEP, and secondarily on thoracic cage mobility, pulmonary functions and sitting ability.
This research is being done to explore if modified, commercially available, joystick-operated, ride-on-cars can be used to promote bilateral arm function in children with hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (CP). Specifically, the study evaluates the effects of a 6-week, home-based, child-friendly, innovative program that uses modified, commercially available, joystick-operated, powered ride-on-toys to promote spontaneous affected arm use and function in children with hemiplegic CP.
The use of interactive applications associated with position and movement sensors has begun to spread as an option for the reinforcement of physical rehabilitation therapies in patients with congenital or acquired motor disorders as a result of some neurological damage, due to its portability and the relative autonomy granted to the patient. However, the results of its effectiveness and impact continue to be scarce compared to the traditional therapy used for rehabilitation. The aim of this study is to explore possible benefits associated with occupational therapy with video games in patients with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy, comparing them with conventional therapy. A randomized pilot study will be carried out, with a control group. The intervention will consist of the application of a virtual rehabilitation program for the experimental group while the control group will receive only conventional therapy. Before and after the said intervention, standardized tests will be applied to evaluate both motor function and the cognitive performance of the participants.
The main objective of this study is to assess the usability and efficacy of receiving therapy with the peaditric exoskeleton ATLAS 2030in children with gait impairment due to a cerebral palsy condition. It will be valued the impact of rehabilitation with the exoskeleton at the physical level on parameters such as joint range, spasticity, as well as the impact in quality of life. It is also assessed the impact at the level of functionality of the participants, through the administration of different functional assessment scales.
The contralateral hand deficits are often masked by the complex clinical presentation of the more affected hand in children with spastic hemiparesis. Thus, intervention targeting the contralateral hand is not often a component of the child's rehabilitation plan of care. The presence of bilateral hand deficits, even if subtle in the contralateral hand, may limit the transfer of unimanual gains following rehabilitation to bimanual activities of daily living tasks. However, conservation of upper-limb function of the less-affected side is highly important for individuals with hemiparesis, because this side is often employed as a compensatory 'tool' in performing activities of daily living . Therefore, the current study will be conducted to determine and compare the motor abilities of the less affected hand of children with hemiparesis.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is considered a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child's brain is under development. CP primarily affects body movement and muscle coordination. Robot assisted gait training (RAGT) is considered to be a promising approach for improving gait related gross motor function of children and youth with CP. There is weak and inconsistent evidence regarding the use of RAGT for children with gait disorders. Further research is required with increased numbers and with relevant outcome measures to both confirm the effectiveness and clarify training schedules. The aim of this research project is to investigate the effectiveness of robot assisted gait training on improvements of functional gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy.
It was an intervention utilizing two toothbrushes on school going cerebral palsy children age (6 -18 yrs). The triple head tooth brush and single head brush was provided to parents along with dental health education to their parent on brushing technique and oral care for their child. Parents who give consent for their child were enrolled in the study. The plaque removal ability of toothbrush was assessed by Turesky modified Quigley Hein index. The reading for plaque score was recorded at base line and after the follow up of 4 weeks. Difficulties during brushing was also analyzed.
A pilot randomized clinical trial exploring the effect of a Multi Sensory Stimulation And Priming (MuSSAP) training on improving manual ability in infants at risk of developing unilateral Cerebral Palsy.
Statement of the problem : Which is more effective for treatment of drooling in children with spastic cerebral palsy; kinesio taping or oromotor training? Null Hypothesis: There will be no difference between the effectiveness of kinesio taping and oromotor training on drooling in children with spastic cp.