Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Keywords
Balance, Reactive Functional Motor Challenge Training, Spastic diplegia
Brief summary
To investigate the effect of Reactive Functional Motor Challenge Training on dynamic balance and functional mobility in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
Interventions
OTHERReactive Functional Motor Challenge Training
The experimental group will receive Reactive Functional Motor Challenge Training using . Foam balance pads * Therapy steps * Cones * Obstacles * Elastic resistance bands * Therapy balls * Floor markers * Colored targets * Balance discs * Mats * Rollator * Wege * Balance beam
OTHERConventional Physical Therapy Program
while the control group will receive conventional physical therapy. Outcome measures will be assessed before and after the intervention
Sponsors
Badr University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. * Grade 1and 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth scale. * They can walk alone, with limitation, GMFCS Levels I-II. * Able to follow simple verbal instructions.
Exclusion criteria
* Orthopedic surgery during the previous 12 months. * Botulinum toxin injection within the previous 6 months. * Severe cognitive impairment preventing cooperation. * Uncontrolled epilepsy. * Fixed musculoskeletal deformities limiting functional activities. * Children who suffer from other diseases or associated disorders that interfere with physical activity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Paediatric Balance Scale (PBS) | 3 Months |
| Four Square Step Test (FSST) | 3 Months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Timed Up and Go (TUG) | 3 Months |
| 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) | 3 Months |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed