Efficacy of Axial Stability on Improving Gait and Balance Performance in Children With Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy

Umm Al-Qura University40 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study will be to evaluate the effect of TheraTogs orthotic undergarment and strapping system on increasing axial stability that will reflect on improving balance and walking performance in children with dyskinetic cerebral palsy. Forty children with dyskinetic CP will be assigned randomly into two groups (A \& B). Control group (A) will receive conventional rehabilitation program for postural correction 2 hours/3 sessions weekly/3 successive months. Study group (B) will receive conventional rehabilitation program as in group (A) in addition to wearing Thera Togs soft orthotic undergarment. Patients evaluation will be carried out before and after the intervention programs to assess gait and balance performance using Noraxons myo pressure plate and Biodex balance system.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

TheraTogs ArmOTHER

TheraTogs Arm Received Soft Orthotic undergarments

Traditional TreatmentOTHER

Traditional treatment to Dyskinetic CP 1- Trunk control exercises 2- Core stability training 3- Proximal dynamic stability for the shoulder and pelvic girdles components. 4- Back and abdominal strengthening exercises 5- Standing exercises : - Standing alone gradually increase time. - Stride standing alone. - Step standing alone (other limb supported on wooden step then soft step and finally on small ball). - Standing on balance board

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 12 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * The levels of gross motor function will be selected between levels I and II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS); have the ability to walk 10 m independently without an orthosis; should be cognitively competent and able to understand and follow instructions; height will be more than 100 cm to fit with the Biodex balance equipment. Exclusion Criteria: * If participants use an assistive mobility device; GMFCS levels III, IV, and V; fixed contractures of lower limb musculature; hip dislocation; significant spinal deformities.

Locations (1)

Maternity and Children Hospital

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline gait parameters at 3 months

Gait parameters will be evaluated for every child at baseline and 3 months post-intervention using the Pro-Reflex motion analysis system (Qualisys; Qualisys Inc, Goeteborg, Sweden).

Time frame: Baseline and 3 months post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes

Change from baseline postural stability at 3 months

Postural stability will be evaluated at baseline and 3 months post-intervention using the Biodex Balance System (BBS) (Balance System SD, Shirely, NY, USA).

Time frame: Baseline and 3 months post-intervention

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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