RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07147933

Effect of Treatment on Cerebral Palsy Patient With Crouch Gait Associated With Anterior Pelvic Tilt and Soleus Muscle Weakness"Marouf Syndrome", and Muscle Assesment by Using EMG

Physical Therapy Protocol for Crouch Gait Associated to the Anterior Pelvic Tilt and Soleus Muscle Weakness in CP Patient


Sponsor

Philadelphia University, Jordan

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jul 2, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often develop gait abnormalities, with crouch gait being a common and challenging issue that affects their posture and daily function. Numerous studies indicate that crouch gait is primarily caused by hamstring tightness and quadriceps weakness. Traditional treatment approaches focus on hamstring stretching and quadriceps strengthening exercises to improve gait patterns. highlight the importance of strengthening muscles like the quadriceps and stretching tight muscles such as the hamstrings in improving gait abnormalities source. Despite these common treatments, results often fall short of achieving full correction of crouch gait. Therefore, I propose a novel approach to treating abnormal gait in children with CP by targeting the anterior pelvic tilt and strengthening the soleus muscle. This approach aims to address biomechanical factors that are not typically considered in traditional treatments, potentially leading to better functional outcomes we use Surface EMG to record activity of key muscle (soleus) during Seated Calf Raises exercise Muscle activity will be recorded before and after a series of physical therapy sessions focused on pelvic alignment and soleus strengthening. EMG Data Analysis: Root Mean Square (RMS), timing of activation, and amplitude changes will be assessed.


Eligibility

Min Age: 4 YearsMax Age: 10 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • patient with cp have a crouch gait. ages from 4 to 10 years . have a anterior pelvic tilt . muscle weakness (Soleus) on EMG.
  • BMI from 18.5 to 21..
  • didn't submit to Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy surgery.

Exclusion Criteria2

  • have a posterior pelvic tilt.
  • above 10 or below 4 years. not able to walk. . submitted to SDR surgery. BMI above 21 or below 18.5.

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Interventions

OTHERphusical therapy program

physical therapy program including stretching of the hamstrings and strengthening of the quadriceps only. The program will be delivered 3 times per week for 8 weeks under therapist supervisio

OTHERphysical therapy program

A targeted physical therapy program including correction of anterior pelvic tilt, strengthening of the soleus, core strengthening, stretching of the hamstrings, and strengthening of the quadriceps. The program will be delivered 3 times per week for 8 weeks under therapist supervision.


Locations(1)

Queen Rania AL Abdullah hospital for children

Amman, Jordan

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