the current study will address the spasticity in calf muscle secondary to cerebral palsy in children. As the spasticity can inversely affect muscle contraction, joint function, and consequently the function and quality of life, the current study will investigate the effect of adding photobiostimulation therapy to standard physiotherapy on muscle tone, ankle range of motion, gross motor function, plantar surface of the affected foot, and quality of life in patients with spastic cerebral palsy
spasticity is one of the common complications associated with upper motor neuron injuries such as cerebral palsy. it can affect the normal developmental process of the child as it restricts muscle performance, limit range of motion, decrease function, and affect the ability to engage in daily activities. the current study will include 2 groups of children having spastic cerebral palsy. these groups will be randomly distributed to the experimental group (receive standard physiotherapy treatment plus photo biostimulation therapy on related acupuncture points) and the control group will receive a standard physiotherapy program. the duration of the intervention will be 1 month, 3 sessions per week. the outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, at the end of the intervention ( after 4 weeks of treatment), and at 3 months follow-up.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
54
the intervention is a type of wavelength around 820 nm. this method of treatment is totally safe. yet, it has many therapeutic effects on the cellular level as well as tissue and organ level. during treatment with laser, the patient does not feel any specific sensation.
University of Hail
Hail, Saudi Arabia
Modified Ashworth scale for muscle tone assessment
this scale is a simple clinical scale used to assess muscle tone ans spasticity level. it ranges from 1 to 4 where the lowest value indicate normal muscle tone and the largest value indicate high miscle tone
Time frame: at baseline
Modified Ashworth scale for muscle tone assessment
this scale is a simple clinical scale used to assess muscle tone ans spasticity level. it ranges from 1 to 4 where the lowest value indicate normal muscle tone and the largest value indicate high miscle tone
Time frame: after the end of the treatment (after 4 weeks)
Modified Ashworth scale for muscle tone assessment
this scale is a simple clinical scale used to assess muscle tone ans spasticity level. it ranges from 1 to 4 where the lowest value indicate normal muscle tone and the largest value indicate high miscle tone
Time frame: at 4 weeks after the end of the treatment (follow-up)
plantar surface area
A footscan plantar pressure detection system will be used to determine the plantar support area and plantar pressure. This device consists of a force plate (FAS system 1.0 ACP Light, Buratto Advanced Technology, Treviso, Italy), with an active surface (47.5 × 43.0 cm) equipped with 2544 optical sensors distributed along the perimetrical border. it can assess the plantar surface area and the peak pressure in each part of the plantar surface
Time frame: at baseline
plantar surface area
A footscan plantar pressure detection system will be used to determine the plantar support area and plantar pressure. This device consists of a force plate (FAS system 1.0 ACP Light, Buratto Advanced Technology, Treviso, Italy), with an active surface (47.5 × 43.0 cm) equipped with 2544 optical sensors distributed along the perimetrical border. it can assess the plantar surface area and the peak pressure in each part of the plantar surface
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Time frame: at 4 weeks
plantar surface area
A footscan plantar pressure detection system will be used to determine the plantar support area and plantar pressure. This device consists of a force plate (FAS system 1.0 ACP Light, Buratto Advanced Technology, Treviso, Italy), with an active surface (47.5 × 43.0 cm) equipped with 2544 optical sensors distributed along the perimetrical border. it can assess the plantar surface area and the peak pressure in each part of the plantar surface
Time frame: at 4 weeks after the end of the treatment (follow-up)
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) (88 items)
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) (88 items) is a tool used to assess changes in gross motor function in cerebral palsy patients. this clinical scale is easy to use and categorize children according to their abilities. where the lower scale mean better gross motor function and higher value means more limitations in gross motor scale
Time frame: at baseline
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) (88 items)
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) (88 items) is a tool used to assess changes in gross motor function in cerebral palsy patients. this clinical scale is easy to use and categorize children according to their abilities. where the lower scale mean better gross motor function and higher value means more limitations in gross motor scale
Time frame: at 4 weeks
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) (88 items)
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) (88 items) is a tool used to assess changes in gross motor function in cerebral palsy patients. this clinical scale is easy to use and categorize children according to their abilities. where the lower scale mean better gross motor function and higher value means more limitations in gross motor scale
Time frame: at 4 weeks after the end of treatment (follow-up)
The pediatric quality of life questionnaire for cerebral palsy
it is a validated tools with strong psychometric properties and clinical utility. The parent proxy's form (parents of children aged 4-12 years) comprises 66 items and the child self-report form (9-12 years) comprises 52 items. Both the child's and the parent proxy's forms have demonstrated good psychometric properties including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity. The higher the score, the better the quality of life is represented
Time frame: at baseline
The pediatric quality of life questionnaire for cerebral palsy
it is a validated tools with strong psychometric properties and clinical utility. The parent proxy's form (parents of children aged 4-12 years) comprises 66 items and the child self-report form (9-12 years) comprises 52 items. Both the child's and the parent proxy's forms have demonstrated good psychometric properties including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity. The higher the score, the better the quality of life is represented
Time frame: at 4 weeks
The pediatric quality of life questionnaire for cerebral palsy
it is a validated tools with strong psychometric properties and clinical utility. The parent proxy's form (parents of children aged 4-12 years) comprises 66 items and the child self-report form (9-12 years) comprises 52 items. Both the child's and the parent proxy's forms have demonstrated good psychometric properties including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity. The higher the score, the better the quality of life is represented
Time frame: at 4 weeks after the end of treatment (follow-up)