The Influence of Applying Additional Weight on Crouch Gait in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy

University of Thessaly2 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of applying additional weight in the improvement of the crouch gait pattern in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy Gait, Spastic Motor Disorders Functional Neurological Disorder

Interventions

Applying additional weightOTHER

Treadmill training with and without weight (15 minutes of 3 times/ per week for 16 weeks).

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 12 YearsMax age: 15 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: The children who participated in the study, aged 12 - 15 years old, were diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, level III according to the classification of the GMFCS. Exclusion Criteria: From the study, they were excluded: 1. children who have received botulinum toxin injection up to 3 months before, 2. children who have had selective rhizotomy surgery up to 1 year before, 3. children who have a baclofen pump, 4. children with uncontrolled epilepsy, 5. children with cognitive deficits who cannot follow verbal instructions.

Locations (1)

Department of Physiotherapy - University of Thessaly

Lamia, Phthiotis, Greece

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Kinovea

Kinovea is a 2D video annotation tool designed for kinematic analysis. Assessment of knee angle during stance phase.

Time frame: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)

Gross Motor Function Measure 88 (GMFM-88)

An assessment tool designed and evaluated to measure changes in gross motor function over time in children with cerebral palsy. Unit of Measure: Scoring Options (0, 1, 2, 3, or "not tested") // (higher scores - better outcome)

Time frame: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)

Timed Up and Go

The Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) assesses mobility, balance, walking ability, and fall risk in disabled children. Unit of measure: seconds of completion (higher scores - worse outcomes)

Time frame: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)

Sit to Stand (STS) test of the NeuroCom® Balance Master®

A cutting-edge technology used at Balance and Mobility Therapy to accurately assess and treat balance disorders.

Time frame: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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