Muscle Spasticity. Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will receive 20 sessions of therapeutic exercise using the designed mechanical ankle training device. The child will be seated, and the affected ankle will be positioned on a movable pla
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 10 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy confirmed by a pediatric neurologist Having at least minimal cognitive ability to follow instructions Having motor capability in the knee and hip joints No other diagnosed neurological or severe psychological disorders. Age between 6 and 10 years; Not receiving other interventions that may interfere with the study;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in plantar flexor spasticity. Timepoint: Baseline and after completion of 20 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Ashworth Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in motor function. Timepoint: Fugl-Meyer Assessment Score. Method of measurement: Baseline and post-intervention. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactNarges Hashemi
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed