Cerebral Palsy, Mollii Suit
Conditions
Keywords
cerebral palsy, mollii suit, muscle tone, balance
Brief summary
The aim of our study is to examine the acute effect of Mollii Suit application on balance and muscle tone problems in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Detailed description
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common developmental disorder in childhood. Individuals' independence in daily living activities and participation in education, games, social and community activities are restricted. Technology applications in the field of rehabilitation are gaining momentum. EXOPULSE Mollii Suit method, one of the newest rehabilitation technology products, is a non-invasive neuromodulation approach with a garment that covers the whole body and electrodes placed inside. Designed to improve motor function by reducing spasticity and pain, the method is based on the principle of reciprocal inhibition, which occurs by stimulating the antagonist of a spastic muscle at low frequencies and intensities. Therefore, the aim of our study is to examine the acute effect of Mollii Suit application on balance and muscle tone problems in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Interventions
OTHERMolli Suit Apply
Exopulse Mollii Suit is a neuromodulation application that has been extensively evaluated and is a reliable technique in patients with spasticity. Unlike many neurostimulation techniques that focus only on symptomatic muscles, Suit relieves spasticity and associated pain by stimulating the weakened antagonist of the spastic muscle. Its wearable structure is designed to manage spasticity and associated pain in both upper and lower extremities.
Sponsors
Gazi University
Kırıkkale University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
The statistician in the study and the physiotherapist performing the evaluation will be blinded.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* volunteering to participate in the study * Having a diagnosis of spastic CP * 1 or 2 on the Gross Motor Classification System (GMFCS) * Between the ages of 4-18.
Exclusion criteria
* Having GMFCS 3,4,5 * Botulinum Toxin A performed before 3 months or surgical intervention before 6 months * Having an invasive medical pump (baclofen, insulin, etc.)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) | 1 Minute | Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) developed by R. Palisano will be used in the classification of motor function. |
| Modified Tardiue Scale (MTS) | 5 minutes | The MTS assesses the muscle's response to stretch at given velocities. |
| Modifiye Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) | 5 Minutes | The modified Ashworth scale (MAS), has been applied in clinical practice and research as a measure of spasticity. The modified Ashworth scale purpose is to grade muscle spasticity. |
| NMC Tests with Seansamove Sensbalance | 5 minutes | NMC Tests means Neuro Muscular Control tests, and it consists of a number of fully adjustable balance tests. The software calculates up to what point the person is able to perform within the outlines of the exercise, and it will give a score per test. The tests and their duration can be adjusted. Individually applicable and very handy. Once it is adjusted, the same test can be repeated by just pushing a button. Time and results are easy to compare with previous tests. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactKübra Uğurlu
Backup ContactBülent Elbasan
Outcome results
None listed