Effect of Biofeedback and Functional Electrical Stimulation in Children
Combined Effect of Biofeedback and Functional Electrical Stimulation on Upper Limb Functions in Children With Hemiplegia
Cairo University
40 participants
Dec 1, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
40 children with hemiplegia cerebral palsy from both sex will be recruited from outpatient clinic of abo resh hospital ,their age ranged from 5-10 years
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Their age will range from 5 to 10 years.
- Spasticity grade range from 1+ to 2, according to Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) (Bohannon and Smith, 2011).
- Their UL ability function will be at level II according to Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) (Penta et al., 2001).
- They will be able to follow instructions.
Exclusion Criteria6
- Loss of sensation
- The presence of visual or auditory impairments.
- Musculoskeletal problems or fixed deformities in the upper extremities.
- Seizures.
- Surgical interference in upper limbs.
- Botulinum toxin injections in the last 6 months.
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Interventions
biofeedback therapy and FES at anti spastic muscles(shoulders flexors, elbow and wrist extensors) while doing specific exercises (including basic reaching, grasping, carrying, release
Flexibility exercises for shorted muscles and spastic muscles, Strengthening training focusing on the trunk lower limb and upper limb muscles for weak muscles, Postural control exercise in different positions and different surfaces, General endurance training, Exercises to facilitate hand function, Exercises included, grasping a cube, transferring cube, removing and placing pegs, releasing cube and placing cubes. Strengthening exercises of the intrinsic muscles of the hand
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NCT06729190