Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Brief summary
The hip extensors are essential for upright posture and forward propulsion during gait. Children with diplegic CP often demonstrate reduced muscle strength, which impacts their gait speed and overall mobility. Understanding the relationship between hip extensor strength and gait speed could provide a basis for targeted interventions. This feasibility study will establish whether the handheld dynamometer can reliably measure hip extensor strength and if this strength correlates with gait speed in children with diplegic CP.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTLafayette
The Lafayette handheld dynamometer data correlates with the measurements taken using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) or not.
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 8 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* • Diagnosed with diplegic CP * Ages 6 - 8 years * GMFCS Levels I-II (indicating they are ambulatory) * Able to follow instructions and participate in strength and gait assessments
Exclusion criteria
* • Severe cognitive or behavioral impairments affecting participation * Musculoskeletal conditions or recent orthopedic surgery that could interfere with hip function * Use of assistive devices for ambulation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hip Extensor Strength | 4 months | Hip extensor strength measured using a Lafayette handheld dynamometer. |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed