Relationship Between Hip Extensor Strength and Gait Speed in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT06913114

Cairo University20 enrolled

Overview

The hip extensors are essential for upright posture and forward propulsion during gait. Children with diplegic CP often demonstrate reduced muscle strength, which impacts their gait speed and overall mobility. Understanding the relationship between hip extensor strength and gait speed could provide a basis for targeted interventions. This feasibility study will establish whether the handheld dynamometer can reliably measure hip extensor strength and if this strength correlates with gait speed in children with diplegic CP.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

LafayetteDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The Lafayette handheld dynamometer data correlates with the measurements taken using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) or not.

LafayetteDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Lafayette handheld dynamometer.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 8 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Diagnosed with diplegic CP * Ages 6 - 8 years * GMFCS Levels I-II (indicating they are ambulatory) * Able to follow instructions and participate in strength and gait assessments Exclusion Criteria: * • Severe cognitive or behavioral impairments affecting participation * Musculoskeletal conditions or recent orthopedic surgery that could interfere with hip function * Use of assistive devices for ambulation

Locations (1)

Cairo University, Faculty of Physical Therapy

Cairo, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Hip Extensor Strength

Hip extensor strength measured using a Lafayette handheld dynamometer.

Time frame: 4 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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