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Study to compare tool vs. manual technique to improve ankle function in cerebral palsy children

Comparison of effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation and myofascial release on plantar flexor spasticity, ankle range of motion and function in cerebral palsy patients: an experimental study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/07/019977
Enrollment
30
Registered
2019-07-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G801- Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation: Group A will receive IASTM technique treatment using M2t blade will be for B/L plantar flexors. Patient will be positioned in prone with bo

Sponsors

Sancheti institute college of physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Spastic diplegic children between age group 6 â?? 15 years Modified Ashworth scale grade 1 to grade 3. GMFCS level I, II and III

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Botulinum Toxin Injection Therapy (BOTOX) in past 6 months. Tenotomy in past 6 months. Orthopedic surgeries in past 6 months. Plantar flexor contractures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Modified Ashworth scale, Modified Tardieu scale,Ankle Range of motion ,Modified timed up and go testTimepoint: 1. Pre Intervention 2. After Two Weeks of intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vivek Kulkarni

Sancheti institute college of Physiotherapy

vnkulkarni19@yahoo.co.in9890611747

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026