Effects of whole body vibration on quadriceps and hamstring muscles strength and lower extremity performance in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial

Effects of whole body vibration on quadriceps and hamstring performance cerebral palsy children

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202006704135699

Enrollment

Registered

2020-06-17

Start date

2019-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Paediatrics

Interventions

physical therapy program

physical therapy program and Whole Body Vibration

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1- Spasticity ranged from 1 to 1+ grade according to modified Ashwarth scale. 2-Able to understands and follow verbal commands and instruction included in both evaluation and treatment. 3-They were able to stand alone and walk whatever gait pattern is. 4-Their height were 1 meter or more to be able to stand on WBV device and their hands grasping the hand rails

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1- patients with visual or auditory defects. 2- patients with fixed deformities in either one of the lower extremities. 3- patient with history of convulsions. 4- patient receiving anti spastic drugs. 5- patients with history of surgical interference in the lower limbs musculoskeletal system.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
increased the strength, power and endurance of quadriceps and hamstring muscles in children with hemiparetic CP	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
improve gait in children with hemiparetic CP	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactAmr Almaz

Professor in department of Bio mechanics Faculty of Physical therapy Cairo university

amralmaz@yahoo.com00201006229996

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026