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The Impact of Aquatic Therapy on Walking, Balance Functions, and Quality of Life in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Sponsor

Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Summary

The purpose of the study is to contribute to the rehabilitation program by comparing the effects of traditional rehabilitation methods and aquatherapy given in addition to these methods in patients with cerebral palsy. If the superiority of the rehabilitation program including aquatherapy is demonstrated, evidence will be provided for its more widespread use.

Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 16 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Having a diagnosis of Hemiplegic Type or Diplegic Type Cerebral Palsy
Being between the ages of 3 and 16
Being at GMFCS levels I, II, and III
Having sufficient cognitive abilities such as understanding simple instructions, following them, and performing requested tasks
Parents and patients aged ≥ 9 agreeing to participate in the research

Exclusion Criteria4

Experiencing uncontrolled seizures
Having serious learning difficulties, behavioral problems, skin lesions, visual and/or hearing impairments that could affect function and participation
Active infection
Incontinence

Interventions

OTHERconventional rehabilitation

17 patients with cerebral palsy meeting the criteria will undergo conventional rehabilitation

OTHERaquatic therapy

17 patients with cerebral palsy meeting the criteria will undergo convertional rehabilitation and aquatic therapy

Locations(1)

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

Ankara, Ankara, Bilkent-Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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