PURPOSE: To investigate the correlations between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia. BACKGROUND: Cerebral palsy is primarily a disorder of movement and posture HYPOTHESES: There is no correlation between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia. RESEARCH QUESTION: Is there a correlation between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia?
This is an observational correlational study. SCALE will be used to assess selective motor control of lower extremity. GMFM-88 and WEE FIM will be used to assess functional ability. MAS will be used to assess degree of spasticity
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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84
investigate the correlations between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia.
Faculty Of Physical Therapy
Cairo, Egypt
The selective control assessment of lower extremity (SCALE)
is a tool used for assessment of SVMC in children with spastic CP.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Anthropometric measurements
include weight (measured using a calibrated digital scale and height (measured using Harpenden Stadiometer). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated as weight (kg)/height (m2). higher scores indicate obesity
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Wee Functional Independence Measure (Wee-FIM)
is a tool used to assess activities of daily living (ADL) in children with cerebral palsy.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
For grading degree of spasticity.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Gross Motor Function Classification System Expanded and Revised for CP children between 6th and 12th birthday:
The Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS E\&R) is a classification system that describes the level of gross motor function of CP children according to abilities and limitations
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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