Child, Only
Conditions
Keywords
Diplegic cerebral palsy, Dynamic surface exercise training, Balance, Coordination, Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)
Brief summary
Data will be collected after the approval of synopsis a total of 14 children with diplegic cerebral palsy of age between 6 and 8 years of both genders with Gross Motor Function Classification System of level III and IV will be recruited to participate in randomized controlled study. The study will be completed within 10 months after the approval of the synopsis. Technique of the study is non-probability convenient sampling technique. Recruited will be randomly divided into two groups, dynamic surface exercise training (DSET) group and standard physiotherapy training group. Both the groups receive active training program lasting for 60 minutes, 4 days/week for 6 weeks who have the ability to follow and accept verbal instructions. Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-88 and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) and Time up and go test scores will be recorded at baseline, and at the end of 6-week post-intervention.
Detailed description
This group will be given dynamic surface exercise training lasting for 60 minutes, 4 days /week for 6 weeks. For balance, the first (simple) level included supine abdominal draw-in (20 repetitions), abdominal draw-in with both knees to the chest (10e20 repetitions), and supine twist (10e20 repetitions) . The second (medium) level included pelvic bridging (3e5 repetitions) and twist with a medicine ball (10e20 repetitions). Finally, the third (difficult) level included bridging with the head on a physio ball (the position was held for 3e5 s, followed by a slow relaxation phase, with 10e20 repetitions) and prone bridging (the entire sequence was repeated 3e5 times). This group will be given standard physiotherapy training lasting for 60 minute, 4 days/week for 6 weeks. Standard physiotherapy includes side sitting on bench/stool to quadruped-quadruped to side sit (transition activity) 5 times each side and 1 set in a day. On bench, patient forward bend and pick the ball, come back to sitting and through the ball for 10 times and 1 set. On floor, standing: throwing and catching the ball from different direction, 10 times each side, 1 set Gross motor function measure-88 and pediatric balance scale and time up and go test scores will be recorded at baseline, and at the end of 6-week post-intervention
Interventions
This group will be given dynamic surface exercise training lasting for 60 minutes, 4 days /week for 6 weeks. For balance, the first (simple) level included supine abdominal draw-in (20 repetitions), abdominal draw-in with both knees to the chest (10e20 repetitions), and supine twist (10e20 repetitions) . The second (medium) level included pelvic bridging (3e5 repetitions) and twist with a medicine ball (10e20 repetitions). Finally, the third (difficult) level included bridging with the head on a physio ball (the position was held for 3e5 s, followed by a slow relaxation phase, with 10e20 repetitions) and prone bridging (the entire sequence was repeated 3e5 times.
OTHERStandard physiotherapy Training
This group will be given standard physiotherapy training lasting for 60 minute, 4 days/week for 6 weeks. Standard physiotherapy includes side sitting on bench/stool to quadruped-quadruped to side sit (transition activity) 5 times each side and 1 set in a day.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Participants will get separate treatment protocols efforts will be put to mask the both groups about the treatment
Intervention model description
This is a randomized clinical trial,total of 14 children with diplegic cerebral palsy of age between 6 and 8 years of both genders with Gross Motor Function Classification System of level III and IV will be recruited to participate in randomized controlled study. The study will be completed within 10 months after the approval of the synopsis. Technique of the study is non-probability convenient sampling technique. Recruited will be randomly divided into two groups, dynamic surface exercise training (DSET) group and standard physiotherapy training group. Both the groups receive active training program lasting for 60 minutes, 4 days/week for 6 weeks who have the ability to follow and accept verbal instructions. Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-88 and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) and Time up and go test scores will be recorded at baseline, and at the end of 6-week post-intervention.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 8 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age between 5 and 8 years of both genders * Classification as level III and IV on the Gross Motor Function Classification system (GMFCS)
Exclusion criteria
* • Any orthopedic surgery or botulinum toxin injection in the past 6 months. * Refusal by the parents to participate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) | baseline, 1st week and 6th week | Balance Scale (PBS) will be the outcome measures use in this trial. GMFM-88 has excellent relative reliability of excellent (Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) = 0.952-1.000) |
| Pediatric Berg Balance Scale | baseline, 1st week and 6th week | The Pediatric Balance Scale is a modified version of the Berg Balance Scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children |
| Time up and go test | baseline, 1st week and 6th week | Reliability of TUG test was high, with ICC of 0.99 for within-session reliability and 0.99 for test-retest reliability |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactIMRAN AMJAD, Phd
Backup ContactMuhammad Asif Javed, MS-PT
Outcome results
None listed