Effectiveness of two different techniques in children

Effectiveness of functional progressive resistance exercise versus eccentric muscle control on muscle strength, dynamic balance, functional ability and muscle tone in children with spastic paraplegia.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230216057434N8

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-13

Start date

2024-03-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Spastic paraplegia. Paraplegia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group A (functional progressive resistance exercise) 32 children in Group A will receive functional progressive resistance exercise and a conventional physical therapy pro

gait training in both closed and open environments, which includes overcoming obstacles and walking on different types of floors

and walking up and downstairs. In addition, the functional progressive resistance exercises will consist of three circuit exercises. These are: In the sit-to-stand exercise, the child will be instruct

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

6 Years to 13 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age: 6-13 years old. Gender: both male and female children. Children who follow the verbal instructions of the therapist. Gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) level between I and III. Male children having normal BMI range of 13.0-20.8. Female children having normal BMI range of 12.7-21.8.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Surgical procedures on hamstrings or bilateral lengthening of triceps surae. Other surgical procedure of less than 1 year prior to participation in the study Botulinum toxin, type A injections in the lower limb less than 6 months before inclusion Fixed deformity of lower limb and musculoskeletal surgery Disorders such as visual or auditory impairments

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Muscle Strength. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 6 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Sit to stand test.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Dynamic Balance. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 6 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Time up and go test.;Functional Ability. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 6 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Gross motor function measure 88.;Muscle Tone. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 6 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Modified Ashworth Scale.	—

Measure

Time frame

Dynamic Balance. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 6 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Time up and go test.;Functional Ability. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 6 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Gross motor function measure 88.;Muscle Tone. Timepoint: Assessment will be performed at 0 week (baseline) and at completion of 6 weeks treatment. Method of measurement: Modified Ashworth Scale.

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Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactZainab Sheraz

Riphah International University, Faisalabad

zainab.48@hotmail.com+92 335 6600141

Outcome results

None listed

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