Cerebral Palsy (CP), Physical Functional Performance
Conditions
Keywords
Balance, Cerebral Palsy, Physical Function Performance, Mobility, Spasticity
Brief summary
This study is a randomized control trial and aims to determine the effects of Action Observation on balance and mobility in patients with cerebral palsy compared to training without action observation.
Detailed description
Effetcs of Action observation will be assessed for functional performance which includes the parameters of balance and mobility. Spastic CP children agd 5-12 will be recruited in the study. The participants would be assessed through Modified Ashworth scale, GMFCS, Pediatrics balance scale and GMFM-88 . Informed Consent will ne taken after which the participants will be recruited into the two groups, where one group will recieve training with Action observation and other group will receive training without Action observation. Baseline and Post-treatment measurements will be taken for analysis.
Interventions
PROCEDURETraining with Action Observation Therapy
AOT based mobility and balance exercises along with conventional therapy consisting of simple lower limb stretchings and strengthening. The fun based activities inlcude reaching for objects, tower building and taking turns in various stances.
PROCEDURETraining without Action Observation Therapy
Cerebral Palsy patients will receive balance and mobility training without action observation in various stances of sitting, standing and turning. Activities are fun based and include reaching for objects, tower building and taking turns in different positions.
Sponsors
Foundation University Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 5-12. * Spastic CP. * Modified Ashworth Scale spasticity score 0-2 * GMFCS level I, II or III. * Able to understand and follow commands, e.g. Stand up, please. * Able to sit to stand with or without assistance.
Exclusion criteria
* Any orthopedic procedure in the past 6 months, that could prevent exercise training. * Any co-morbid condition such as spinal atrophy, osteogenesis imperfecta etc. * History of chronic seizure attacks. * Children with severe visual/hearing impairments. * Presence of knee contractures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Static balance | 8 weeks | Pediatrics berg balance scale will be used for balance assessment. It has a total score of 56, with higher scores indicating better balance. |
| Dynamic balance | 8 weeks | Pediatrics berg balance scale will be used for balance assessment. It has a total score of 56, with higher scores indicating better balance |
| Mobility | 8 weeks | GMFM-88 scale will be used for assessment of mobility, particularly the subscales B,D and E related to mobility in sitting, standing and walking stances. |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactAyesha Inam, DPT
Outcome results
None listed