Effects of Hand Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremity on Balance and Coordination in Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
Foundation University Islamabad
23 participants
Apr 10, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Ataxic cerebral palsy is an abnormal movement or posture pattern accompanied by a loss of coordinated muscle action, resulting in movements that lack proper force, rhythm, or accuracy. Ataxic CP is classified into cerebellar ataxia and ataxic diplegia. In Cerebellar Ataxia, the cerebellum is hypo-plastic or malformed which impairs the integration of brain signals required for coordinating coordinated movement and balance. This study aimed to determine the effect of HABIT-ILE on the balance and coordination of children with cerebellar ataxic cerebral palsy.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Age group: 6 - 15 years.
- Gender: Both males and females.
- Cerebellar Ataxic cerebral palsy \[10\]
- Gross motor function classification system level I and II.
- Capable of following instructions and completing all necessary tests and tasks
Exclusion Criteria3
- Uncontrolled epilepsy
- Orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months,
- Have visual, and hearing impairments (diagnosed).
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Interventions
HABIT-ILE is continuous intervention applied for 50-90 hours over two weeks. We will design the activities based on the findings of the initial assessments (T0) and the customized functional goals that were previously discussed with the parents (e.g., drinking on one\'s own without spilling, using one hand to hold a book while turning pages with the other, removing a t-shirt, etc.). HABIT-ILE activities are presented as games and the whole environment is arranged in such a way that children perceive the therapy as fun. Progression of difficulty depend upon success in performance of current level. Specific bi-manual activities are selected on basis of child's motor abilities, age and interest.
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NCT06639802