Nervous System Diseases Paediatrics
Conditions
Sponsors
Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Their age will be ranged from 7-10 years. - Their motor function will be at level I and II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System GMFCS (Palisano et al., 2008). - The degree of spasticity will range from mild to moderate according to Modified Ashworth Scale (Bohannon and Smith, 1987). - They will be able to follow instructions during evaluation and treatment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children will be excluded from the study if they have: - Other types of cerebral palsy. - Cardiovascular or respiratory disorders. - Botulinium muscular injection in the last 6 months - Surgical interference in lower limbs and/or spine. - Muscloskeletal problems or fixed deformities in the spine and/or lower extremities. - seizures. - Visual or hearing impairment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Kinematic parameters of gait will be calculated by using 2D gait analysis by Kinovea software in order to measure angles of hip, knee and ankle during subphases of gait cycle. Also, Spatiotemporal parameters will be measured which include step length, stride length, walking speed and cadence.;Pelvic symmetry will be measured by using a Palpation meter inclinometer in order to measure anterior and lateral pelvic tilting. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Endurance of the trunk muscles will be evaluated using four endurance tests designed to establish the isometric trunk muscles endurance including; prone plank test, timed partial curl-up test, front abdominal power test, and unilateral supine bridge test. A stop watch was used to record the time a child can maintain the test position. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactSamah Attia El shemy
Professor of Pediatric Physical Therapy Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University Egypt
Outcome results
None listed