Efficacy of Whole Body Vibration on Balance and Motor Control in Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Antro posterior Stabiity Index
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease, is a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones. It results in bones that break easily. Its severity may be mild to severe. Other symptoms may include a blue tinge to the whites of the eye, short height, loose joints, hearing loss, breathing problems and problems with the teeth.
Physiotherapy is aimed to strengthen muscles and improve motility in a gentle manner, while minimizing the risk of fracture, and the use of support cushions to improve posture.
Detailed Description
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of Whole Body Vibration on balance and motor function in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Whole body vibration (WBV) therapy is targeted at musculoskeletal strengthening and has been trialed in a variety of conditions. WBV has been shown to have therapeutic advantage in various osteopenic preclinical models and populations such as postmenopausal women (improved mobility, muscle strength, postural strength, and bone density) and children with osteogenesis imperfecta (improved mobility)
Investigators
Nehad Ahmed Youness Abo-zaid
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Physical Therapy
South Valley University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Their age was ranging from six to twelve years
- •Children participated in this study were from both sexes
- •All children with stable medical and psychological status.
- •They were able to follow the verbal commands or instructions during testing.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Children with visual or auditory problems.
- •Children with any cognitive problems.
- •Children without deformity
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Antro posterior Stabiity Index
Time Frame: at day 90
Stabiity Index
Medio lateral Stabiity Index
Time Frame: at day 90
Stability Index
Over All Stabiity Index
Time Frame: at day 90
Stability Index