Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:The first intervention group: massage therapy group The calf muscles are massaged three days a week for two months using special massage oil. The deep tissue massage
plus, an inhibitory technique is employed to relieve muscle spasms and increase the ankle's range of motion. The tape is kept on the leg muscles for four days and then removed so the muscle rests for
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Years to 16 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants 18 years of age or younger who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Children with cerebral palsy without acute mental and physical problems. They understand the intention of the intervening person and can make an active move. All the people must be spastic diplegia because the balance of hemiplegia is different from diplegia. The age of the participants should not be less than 4 years, because, for the initial measurements, it is necessary for the person to actively participate and understand the interventionist's intention.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Caregivers who do not bring their children to the rehabilitation clinic regularly.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The balance score in berg test. Timepoint: before the start of the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention (completion). Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale.;Degree of range of motion of the ankle with a goniometer. Timepoint: before the start of the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention (completion). Method of measurement: Goniometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactShahla Hasheminezhad
Islamic Azad University
Outcome results
None listed