The aim of our study is to examine the acute effect of Mollii Suit application on balance and muscle tone problems in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common developmental disorder in childhood. Individuals' independence in daily living activities and participation in education, games, social and community activities are restricted. Technology applications in the field of rehabilitation are gaining momentum. EXOPULSE Mollii Suit method, one of the newest rehabilitation technology products, is a non-invasive neuromodulation approach with a garment that covers the whole body and electrodes placed inside. Designed to improve motor function by reducing spasticity and pain, the method is based on the principle of reciprocal inhibition, which occurs by stimulating the antagonist of a spastic muscle at low frequencies and intensities. Therefore, the aim of our study is to examine the acute effect of Mollii Suit application on balance and muscle tone problems in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
30
Exopulse Mollii Suit is a neuromodulation application that has been extensively evaluated and is a reliable technique in patients with spasticity. Unlike many neurostimulation techniques that focus only on symptomatic muscles, Suit relieves spasticity and associated pain by stimulating the weakened antagonist of the spastic muscle. Its wearable structure is designed to manage spasticity and associated pain in both upper and lower extremities.
Gazi University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGGross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS)
Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) developed by R. Palisano will be used in the classification of motor function.
Time frame: 1 Minute
Modified Tardiue Scale (MTS)
The MTS assesses the muscle's response to stretch at given velocities.
Time frame: 5 minutes
Modifiye Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
The modified Ashworth scale (MAS), has been applied in clinical practice and research as a measure of spasticity. The modified Ashworth scale purpose is to grade muscle spasticity.
Time frame: 5 Minutes
NMC Tests with Seansamove Sensbalance
NMC Tests means Neuro Muscular Control tests, and it consists of a number of fully adjustable balance tests. The software calculates up to what point the person is able to perform within the outlines of the exercise, and it will give a score per test. The tests and their duration can be adjusted. Individually applicable and very handy. Once it is adjusted, the same test can be repeated by just pushing a button. Time and results are easy to compare with previous tests.
Time frame: 5 minutes
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