Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Conditions
Keywords
Cerebral palsy, Gait
Brief summary
The aim was to evaluate the effect of using IASTM on passive ROM of the lower limbs and joint angles during gait in children with spastic diplegic CP. Methods: Thirty children with diplegic CP were randomly divided into 2 groups: a control group (which received a selected physical therapy program) and the study group (which received IASTM therapy in addition to the selected physical therapy program). They were treated three times weekly for six weeks. Passive ROM and active ROM during gait were assessed using a digital goniometer and Kinovea analysis software, respectively, before and after the proposed treatment period.
Detailed description
Methods: Thirty children with diplegic CP were randomly divided into 2 groups: a control group (which received a selected physical therapy program) and the study group (which received IASTM therapy in addition to the selected physical therapy program). They were treated three times weekly for six weeks. Passive ROM and active ROM during gait were assessed using a digital goniometer and Kinovea analysis software, respectively, before and after the proposed treatment period.
Interventions
PROCEDUREIASTM therapy in addition to the selected physical therapy program
The designed IASTM therapy was applied for 8-10 minutes per session, three times per week (every other day), for six successive weeks in addition to the selected physical therapy program was applied for one hour per session, three times per week (every other day), for six successive weeks
PROCEDUREselected physical therapy program
The selected physical therapy program was applied for one hour per session, three times per week (every other day), for six successive weeks
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Caregiver)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 8 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Children aged from 5 to 8 years old. * spasticity ranged from 1 to 1+, according to Modified Ashworth Scale * Children at level II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System * They achieved independent walking with or without assistive device * able to follow instructions and understand commands.
Exclusion criteria
* Fixed muscle contractures or fixed bone deformities in the lower limb. * Botox injection for the last six months. * Orthopedic surgeries for the last year. * Children with infectious diseases. * Skin infection, seizures, and any lower limb soft tissue injury.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Active range of motion | six weeks | measured by 2D gait analysis |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| passive range of motion | six weeks | measured by a digital goniometer |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed