Action Observation Training for Functional Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Foundation University Islamabad
30 participants
Sep 10, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Age 5-12.
- Spastic CP.
- Modified Ashworth Scale spasticity score 0-2
- GMFCS level I, II or III.
- Able to understand and follow commands, e.g. "Stand up, please".
- Able to sit to stand with or without assistance.
Exclusion Criteria5
- Any orthopedic procedure in the past 6 months, that could prevent exercise training.
- Any co-morbid condition such as spinal atrophy, osteogenesis imperfecta etc.
- History of chronic seizure attacks.
- Children with severe visual/hearing impairments.
- Presence of knee contractures
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Interventions
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.
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NCT06672328