RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06673823

Effects of Mirror Therapy on Lower Extremity in CP Children

Effects Of Lower Extremity Mirror Therapy On Gait Parameters In Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

26 participants

Start Date

Oct 29, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Summary

A non-progressive condition that harms the developing brain both during and after birth is cerebral palsy (CP). It is a multifaceted syndrome marked by abnormalities in movement and posture, along with concomitant sensory-motor, cognitive, and behavioral impairments and seizures. CP can be divided into three types based on neurological classification: spastic, athetoid, and ataxic, impairments in motor skills and posture are hallmarks of cerebral palsy. Various strategies have been employed in motor skill improvement interventions. One of them, mirror-mediated treatment, works by stimulating mirror neurons in a specific region of the brain cortex. Mirror-mediated therapy involves the patient observing movement of his or her own limb reflected in a mirror, which activates mirror neurons. The application of mirror treatment improved gait capacity by elevating physical perception and balance ability. The purpose of the study will be to evaluate the effects of mirror therapy in lower limb hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 6 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Age 6-12 years.
Motor tone of effected lower extremity is 1 to 2 according to modified Ashworth scale.
Patient with enough cognition to understand and follow instructions

Exclusion Criteria3

Patients with any other neurological illness affecting their lower extremities (e.g., MS, Parkinson's, peripheral neuropathy).
Patients with prior fractures of the lower limb (ankle or foot).
Patients with other forms of musculoskeletal diseases such as severe arthritis, ankle surgery, leg length difference.

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Interventions

DEVICEMirror therapy

Mirror Therapy (MT) is a non-invasive treatment method aimed at addressing unilateral conditions impacting either the upper or lower limbs. This technique involves placing a mirror along the patient's sagittal plane, allowing the reflection of the unaffected limb to visually overlay the affected limb.

OTHERconventional therapy

conventional therapy