This study is a randomized control trial and aims to determine the effects of Action Observation on balance and mobility in patients with cerebral palsy compared to training without action observation.
Effetcs of Action observation will be assessed for functional performance which includes the parameters of balance and mobility. Spastic CP children agd 5-12 will be recruited in the study. The participants would be assessed through Modified Ashworth scale, GMFCS, Pediatrics balance scale and GMFM-88 . Informed Consent will ne taken after which the participants will be recruited into the two groups, where one group will recieve training with Action observation and other group will receive training without Action observation. Baseline and Post-treatment measurements will be taken for analysis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
AOT based mobility and balance exercises along with conventional therapy consisting of simple lower limb stretchings and strengthening. The fun based activities inlcude reaching for objects, tower building and taking turns in various stances.
Cerebral Palsy patients will receive balance and mobility training without action observation in various stances of sitting, standing and turning. Activities are fun based and include reaching for objects, tower building and taking turns in different positions.
Foundation University College of Physical Thrapy
Islamabad, Pakistan
RECRUITINGStatic balance
Pediatrics berg balance scale will be used for balance assessment. It has a total score of 56, with higher scores indicating better balance.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Dynamic balance
Pediatrics berg balance scale will be used for balance assessment. It has a total score of 56, with higher scores indicating better balance
Time frame: 8 weeks
Mobility
GMFM-88 scale will be used for assessment of mobility, particularly the subscales B,D and E related to mobility in sitting, standing and walking stances.
Time frame: 8 weeks
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