Effects of Upperlimb Sensorimotor Training in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Enrollment
- 44
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The study aims to determine the effects of upper limb sensorimotor training as compared to task oriented raining in subjects with cerebral palsy. The study will target the upperlimb functions using multiple outcomes and will find the changes in subjects undergoing sensorimotor or task oriented training.
Detailed Description
The stduy will include subjects fulfilling the inclusion criteria, will be divided into 2 groups; interventional and control. The interventional group will be recieving sensorimotor training comprising of sensory activities and motor activities. The control group will be having motor activities in the form of task oriented training. The duration of intervention would be 40 minutes in each group, 3 days a week, for 8 weeks.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Hemiplegic cerebral palsy Modified Ashworth scale score 2 and 3
Exclusion Criteria
- •Other neurological disorders Previous upper limb surgeries Botox injection in last 1 year
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
Time Frame: After 8 weeks
Modified Ashworth Scale measures the level of spasticity, ranging from 0-4 with 0 being no increase in tone and 4 being affected parts rigid in flexion
Manual ability classification system
Time Frame: After 8 weeks
Manual ability classification system is used to determine daily use hand activities
Abilities of Hand (ABILHAND-KIDS)
Time Frame: After 8 weeks
This tool is used to determine the hand and manual abilities of the kids. It has 21 manual activites with 3 levels each; 1 as impossible, 2 difficult and 3 easy.
Finger Joint Position Sense
Time Frame: After 8 weeks
Finger Joint Position Sense is done to determine the sense of position, in whcih the subjet's finger is moved by the outcome assesser with eyes closed.
Manual Muscle Testing
Time Frame: After 8 weeks
Manual Muscle Testing is used to determine the strength. the score varies from 0-5; 0 means no contraction and 5 means movement aagainst maximum resistance
Pediatric Arm Function Test
Time Frame: After 8 weeks
This is used to determine the upper extremity movement patterns in playful situation. It has 26 items with each at 6 levels ranging from minimum to maximum function.