Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia
Conditions
Brief summary
To compare the effect of solid ankle foot orthosis and ground reaction foot orthosis on the muscle activity in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (Gross Motor Functional Classification Scale III).
Detailed description
Few studies have examined muscular activity via electromyography (EMG) during quiet standing in children with cp. A few studies have examined the benefits of ground reaction ankle foot orthosis, showing that it could effectively reduce or eliminate the crouch position in children with spastic cerebral palsy however little is known about the benefits of GRAFOs on postural control mechanisms in static standing in children with CP. Previous Studies suggested that appropriate tuning of ankle foot orthosis properties may reduce muscle demand for children with CP. So, this study may be a guide in management of postural instability in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy in standing position.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTelectromyography
Surface Electromyography (SEMG) is a measurement of the electrical activity in muscles as a byproduct of contraction. It is the summation of action potentials from the muscle fibers under the electrodes placed on the skin
Sponsors
Delta University for Science and Technology
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Spasticity level II in lower limb muscles according to Modified Ashworth Scale. * Able to follow order. * Aged from 6 to 12 years old.
Exclusion criteria
* Visual or obvious detected vestibular sensory disorders or cerebellar disease. * Botox injection in the last 6 months. * Cognitive deficits or disturbed conscious level.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| muscle activity by Electromyography device | up to 12 months | activity of gastrocnemius ad tibialis anterior muscle by Electromyography device |
Outcome results
None listed