Paediatrics
Conditions
Interventions
regular physical therapy program for rehabilitation of such patients
whole body vibration
Sponsors
Faculty of Physical therapy Cairo University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1- spasticity ranged from 1 to 1+ grade according to modified Ashwarth scale [19] 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, patient receiving anti spastic drugs 4- patients with history of surgical interference in the lower limbs musculoskeletal system
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase the walking performance in children with hemiparetic CP;Increase the quadriceps and hamstring muscles strength ratio in children with hemiparetic CP;Increase the overall, anteroposterior, and mediolateral stability indices in children with hemiparetic CP | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improve the postural control and gait in children with hemiparertic CP | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactAmr Almaz Abdelaziem
Professor in department of Bio mechanics Faculty of Physical therapy Cairo university
Outcome results
None listed