RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06902168

Effect of Diving and Aquatic Exercises on Muscle Spasticity and Motor Function in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Sponsor

Benha University

Enrollment

37 participants

Start Date

Mar 29, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Spastic Cerebral Palsy Muscle Spasticity Motor Function Children Diving Aquatic

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of diving and aquatic exercises on muscle spasticity and motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 2 YearsMax Age: 5 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Age from 2 to 5 years.
Both sexes.
Children diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, categorized according to the Gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) levels IV, V.

Exclusion Criteria3

Botulinum toxin treatment or surgery in the preceding three months.
Botox injections before or during the application of the program.
Dorsal rhizotomy.

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Interventions

OTHERIntensive swimming program

The participants will be enrolled in an intensive swimming program for 8 weeks (45 minutes) in the swimming pool. The swimming program will be to improve safety and functional independence in the water. The hydrotherapy will be performed at a swimming pool temperature suitable for the weather temperature.