Cerebral palsy Nervous System Diseases Cerebral palsy
Conditions
Interventions
The participant will arrive at the University Of Plymouth
Human Movement and Function Lab. The study will be outlined using the previously supplied information sheets and videos as a guide. Consent will be obtained to participate in the study from parents/gu
Sponsors
Torbay Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Typically developing children aged 6-18 years 2. Diagnosis of spastic CP (GMFCS level I-III), affecting one or more muscle groups in both lower limbs 3. The ability to follow simple instructions 4. The ability to be able to travel to the study site at the University of Plymouth (travel expenses will be provided up to a limit of £30)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Dystonic or athetoid CP as the sole presentation (children with dystonia/athetosis co-occurring with a spastic presentation can be included) 2. Selective dorsal rhizotomy or multi-level orthopaedic surgery within the last 6 months 3. Soft tissue surgery in lower limbs in the last 6 months. 4. Anti-spasticity botulinum toxin injections within 3 months 5. Moderate to severe cognitive impairment and/or learning difficulties 6. Typically developing children will be excluded if they have a history of cardiovascular, neurological or musculoskeletal disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Selective motor control measured using Selective Control Assessment of the Lower Extremity (SCALE) at a single timepoint 2. Maximal isometric and isokinetic knee extensor strength measured using a dynamometer at a single timepoint 3. Knee flexion angle at initial contact and midstance measured using Promove inertial sensors at a single timepoint | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Maximal isometric knee flexor strength measured using a dynamometer at a single timepoint 2. Passive Range of motion of the ankle measured using a goniometer at a single timepoint 3. Passive and stretch-mediated stiffness of the knee flexors measured using a dynamometer at a single timepoint 4. Passive range of motion of popliteal angle measured using a goniometer at a single timepoint | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed