Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Brief summary
Aim: To investigate the effect of intrathoracic oscillations on forced expiratory volume at first second and peak expiratory flow in the children with cerebral palsy. Methods and Procedures: Children were randomly assigned into two groups (study group and control group). Each child was evaluated before and after 6 successive weeks.
Detailed description
Methods and Procedures: 24 children with spastic cerebral palsy from both sexes, There ages from 6 to 8 years old. Children were randomly assigned into two groups (study group and control group). Each child was evaluated before and after 6 successive weeks. The children of the control group received traditional chest physiotherapy. while, the children of the study group received 4 sessions per week for 6 weeks with quake device.
Interventions
PROCEDUREQuake device training
In Quake breathing, patients were advised to take a deep breath and hold it for 3-5 seconds. The patient had the mouthpiece firmly sealed to the lips and were asked to inhale and exhale completely
PROCEDURETraditional chest physiotherapy
postural drainage - percussion
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 8 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* children with cerebral palsy * Age from 6 to 8 years old * the degree of spasticity from 2 to 2+ * grade 4, 5 according to GMFCs
Exclusion criteria
* Uncontrolled convulsions * Any psychiatric disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FEV1 | After 6 weeks | Forced expiratory volume at first second |
| PEF | After 6 weeks | Peak expiratory flow |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed