G80.2
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Study participants:
10 cerebral physically disabled adults 18 to 40 years old.
Study overview:
First instrumented gait analysis with walking and stair climbing
Continuation of physiotherapy
duration: 45 min, for 18 sessions).
Second instrumented gait analysis with walking and stair climbing
Start of Hippotherapy-K, (one session per week
duration: 45 min, for 18 sessions).)
Third instrumented gait analysis with walking and stair climbing
Resumption of physical therapy (one session per week
duration: 45 min, for 18 sessions).).
Fourth instrumented gait analysis with walking and stair climbing, and completion of the study
Sponsors
Biomechanics & Calorimetry Center Basel, University Basel
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Defined degree of cerebral palsy (GMFCS levels I and II) - hemiparesis - Age from 18 years to 40 years - Spasticity in lower limb - Ambulation of 7.5 - 10m, without sticks - 4 kicks climbing stairs with railings possible
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Do not understand the trial process and the treatment regimen, respectively. not in accordance with Art.16 of the ZGB. - pregnancy - Changes to the therapeutic regimen in the last 6 months - Ongoing Riding or Hippotherapy - Riding or Hippotherapy in the last 2 years prior to the study, - Hypotension in lower limb - Riding fear - Botox within the past 6 months - Operations within the past 12 months of the musculoskeletal system (except arms) - Any surgery within the last 6 months - osteoarthritis - Pain syndrome, chronic pain
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measuring the difference of the following parameters between the 4 gait analysis: -normal walking speed, cadence, stride length, track width, - Maximum walking speed, cadence, stride length, track width - Stair climbing speed, cadence, track width Reference value: Walking speed: 1 m / s Climbing stairs without help. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measuring the difference of the following parameters between the 4 gait analyses: - Left-right side difference of kinematic and kinetic metrics - Left-right side difference in the intensity of the wavelet transform EMG in individual gait cycles. - Gait deviation index (GDI) [Schwarz, 2007] Reference value: Left-right side difference of less than 20% | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Contacts
Public ContactBeat Göpfert
Biomechanics & Calorimetry Center Basel, University Basel
Outcome results
None listed