Musculoskeletal Diseases Paediatrics
Conditions
Interventions
Group I received topical anesthesia which was applied for few seconds on the affected upper limb
group II received weight bearing on the affected hand with the limb maintained in extension diagonal
Sponsors
Faculty of physical Therapy Cairo University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • The degree of spasticity ranged from 1+ to 2 grades according to the modified Ashowrth scale. (15) • The affected upper limb was free from any structural deformities; however, patients demonstrated variable degree of tightness. • They had partial volitional control over the antispastic muscle groups. • They had normal superficial skin sensations of the affected upper limb. • All of them were able to understand verbal command
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Other diagnosis as delayed milestones, genetic disorders, metabolic disorders and brain tumors. • Any previous history of orthopedic injuries, • Any history of botulinum toxins infusion in spastic muscles of the affected upper extremity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measuring the effect of both treatment programon spasticity of upper limb | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparing between both lines of treatment and recommending which is best for treating spasticity. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactRadwa Abdulrahman
Lecturer in Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics
Outcome results
None listed