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Reverse Walking With And Without Whole Body Vibration in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cerebral Palsy
Interventions
Other: Reverse Walking+Baseline treatment
Other: Whole Body Vibration + Reverse Walking+Baseline treatment
Registration Number
NCT05763212
Lead Sponsor
Riphah International University
Brief Summary

To determine the effects of reverse walking with and without Whole-body vibration on postural balance in children with cerebral palsy.

Detailed Description

Current study concluded that reverse walking with and without whole body vibration were effective in improving postural balance, reach and quality of life in cerebral palsy children. However (whole body vibration+ reverse walking) provides more clinical benefits than reverse walking alone in improving postural balance, side reach and quality of life. Whereas both techniques were equally effective in improving forward reach in cerebral palsy children.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
22
Inclusion Criteria

Aged 6-12 years

  • Confirm diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy
  • GMFCS level I & II
  • Both genders (28)
Exclusion Criteria
  • o Visual impairment

    • Patients who can't follow command
    • Hearing impairment
    • Malignancy
    • Infection (such as Osteomyelitis)
    • Inflammatory arthritis
    • Lower extremity bones fracture
    • Cardiovascular disease
    • Traumatic cases

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Reverse Walking+Baseline treatmentReverse Walking+Baseline treatmentConventional treatment was given then received Reverse Walking Training which was provided for 7 min per set, with approximately 3 min of inter-set rest, for a total training duration of 60 min/day, 3 days/week for 3 successive months .
Whole Body Vibration + Reverse Walking+Baseline treatmentWhole Body Vibration + Reverse Walking+Baseline treatmentConventional Physical Therapy Treatment was given as a baseline treatment which includes Stretching, Range of motion exercises, and Strengthening exercises) performed for 10 min. Reverse Walking Training which was provided for 7 min per set, with approximately 3 min of inter-set rest, for a total training duration of 30 min/day, 3 days/week for 3 successive months After that Group received Whole Body Vibration including three vibration sessions per week for three months. The participants have to carry out each set of vibration for 2 min in the first month, and then it was increased to 3 min in the second and 5 min in the third month. The rest period between each set was 1 min in the first month, then it became half a minute in the second and third month. Total training duration is 30 min/day, 3 days/week for 3 successive months.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pediatric Reach Test (PRT) / Functional Reach Test (FRT)12th week

The Pediatric Reach Test (PRT) is a modified form of the Functional Reach Test (FRT). The PRT measures side reaching as well as forward reaching in both sitting and standing positions.

Pediatric Balance Scale;12th week

The pediatric balance scale is the modified version of the berg balance scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children. The scale consists of 14 items that are scored from 0 points (lowest function) to 4 points (highest function) with a maximum score of 56 points

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
CP QOL-Child12th week

The CP QOL-Child was designed to assess the quality of life of children aged 4-12 years. There are two versions, including a primary caregiver/parent report for children aged 4 to 12 years; and a self-report for children aged 9 to 12 years(10).

GMFCS level I \& II GMFCS Level I

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hussain memorial hospital lahore

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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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