RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07096531

Effectiveness of Suit Therapy With Dual Task Exercises on Gross Motor Functions and Walking in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

The Effectiveness of Suit Therapy With Dual Task Exercises on Gross Motor Functions and Walking in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Sponsor

Kafrelsheikh University

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Children Walking Suit Therapy Dual Task Exercises Gross Motor Functions Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of suit therapy combined with dual-task training on gross motor performance and walking abilities in children with diplegic cerebral palsy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 6 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Age from 6 to 12 years.
Both sexes.
A medical diagnosis of spastic diplegic CP made by pediatricians or pediatric neurologists.
Children with spasticity grades ranged from 1 to 2+ according to the Modified Ashworth scale (MAS).
Children who can sit on the chair with good balance and recognize and follow verbal orders and commands are included in both testing and training techniques.

Exclusion Criteria6

They had a permanent deformity (bony or soft tissue contractures).
Children having visual or auditory defects.
Current hospitalization for urgent medical reasons.
Severe mental retardation.
Children who will undergo fewer than twelve regular sessions of physical therapy at their place will not be included in the survey.
Children with a history of epileptic seizure or any diagnosed cardiac or orthopedic disability that may hinder assessment methods and treatment.