Musculoskeletal Diseases Paediatrics
Conditions
Interventions
prolonged cryotherapy
brief ice application
Sponsors
Pharos University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • The chronological age between 5 and 8 years • Degree of spasticity +1 to 3 according to Ashworth scale
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Having a fixed deformity of the upper or lower limb joints • Receiving anti-spastic drugs • Underwent any corrective surgery for upper or lower limb joints • Local hot or cold insensitivity • Cold adverse reactions • Children with any other neurological deficits such as convulsions, Involuntary movements or receiving muscle relaxants • Children with impairment of sensation (superficial, deep and cortical). • Children with any other diseases such as cardiac disease and with severe mental retardation (IQ not less than 50).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Kinematics gait parameters | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Modified Ashworth Scale was used for the assessment of muscle tone | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactMuhammad Albagoury
Lecturer of Pediatric physical therapy faculty of physical therapy Pharos University in Alexandria Egypt.
Outcome results
None listed