Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Keywords
postural balance
Brief summary
To determine the effects of reverse walking with and without Whole-body vibration on postural balance in children with cerebral palsy.
Detailed description
Current study concluded that reverse walking with and without whole body vibration were effective in improving postural balance, reach and quality of life in cerebral palsy children. However (whole body vibration+ reverse walking) provides more clinical benefits than reverse walking alone in improving postural balance, side reach and quality of life. Whereas both techniques were equally effective in improving forward reach in cerebral palsy children.
Interventions
OTHERReverse Walking+Baseline treatment
Reverse Walking+Baseline treatment
OTHERWhole Body Vibration + Reverse Walking+Baseline treatment
Whole Body Vibration + Reverse Walking+Baseline treatment
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Aged 6-12 years * Confirm diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy * GMFCS level I & II * Both genders (28)
Exclusion criteria
* o Visual impairment * Patients who can't follow command * Hearing impairment * Malignancy * Infection (such as Osteomyelitis) * Inflammatory arthritis * Lower extremity bones fracture * Cardiovascular disease * Traumatic cases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Balance Scale; | 12th week | The pediatric balance scale is the modified version of the berg balance scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children. The scale consists of 14 items that are scored from 0 points (lowest function) to 4 points (highest function) with a maximum score of 56 points |
| Pediatric Reach Test (PRT) / Functional Reach Test (FRT) | 12th week | The Pediatric Reach Test (PRT) is a modified form of the Functional Reach Test (FRT). The PRT measures side reaching as well as forward reaching in both sitting and standing positions. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CP QOL-Child | 12th week | The CP QOL-Child was designed to assess the quality of life of children aged 4-12 years. There are two versions, including a primary caregiver/parent report for children aged 4 to 12 years; and a self-report for children aged 9 to 12 years(10). GMFCS level I & II GMFCS Level I |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed