spastic children Spastic diplegia and hemiplegia
Conditions
Interventions
The group training program will be based on an existing individual training
program for children with CP and will be further developed according to current
guidelines for strength training in childr
Sponsors
Academisch Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children with spastic hemiplegia and diplegia, with GMFCS levels I, II and III (ambulant with and without aids, Palissano 1997) and aged from 6 to 13 years, will participate.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children will be excluded if they have instable seizures, if they received (surgical) treatment for spasticity or surgical procedures up to 4 months prior to the study (or planned in the study period), if there is an expected change in medication during the study period, or if they suffer of other diseases that interfere with physical activity (judged by the physician).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical functioning is evaluated using the Gross Motor Function Measure, functional tests, walking ability, and a mobility questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength of the lower limbs is tested using hand held dynamometry and functional tests, and spasticity is determined with the spasticity test, based on the modified Tardieu scale. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed