Effect of Whole-body Vibration on Shoulder Proximal Stability in Children With Cerebral Palsy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Shoulder muscle strength
研究概览
简要总结
Objectives: Children with cerebral palsy have weak proximal stability which not only affects range of available motion but also reflects on distal dexterity. These have a great impact on their mobility and efficiency of daily living activities. Vibration has been regarded as an effective exercise method to improve muscle strength and endurance. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of vibration on shoulder proximal stability in children with cerebral palsy.
Methods: Fifty children with cerebral palsy from 4 to 9 years old participated in this study and were selected from the outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy. They were divided into two groups of equal sizes randomly. The control group received a conventional physical therapy program in addition to Sling exercise therapy, and the study group received the same conventional physical therapy program in addition to Sling exercise therapy (SET) and Whole-body vibration (WBV). Shoulder muscle strength was assessed for both groups by using Lafayette manual muscle tester before and after treatment.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 4 Years 至 9 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •children with cerebral palsy affecting weight bearing of the upper limbs.
- •Aged from 4 to 9 years.
- •Both gender participated.
- •Having grade 1 and 1+ spasticity according to the Modified Ashworth Scale.
排除标准
- •Congenital anomalies.
- •Surgical or neurological disease of the upper limbs.
- •Osteopenia or osteoporosis.
研究组 & 干预措施
Whole body vibration
Whole body vibration
干预措施: Whole body vibration (Procedure)
Conventional physical therapy program and Sling exercise therapy
Conventional physical therapy program and Sling exercise therapy
干预措施: Conventional physical therapy program and Sling exercise therapy (Procedure)
结局指标
主要结局
Shoulder muscle strength
时间窗: 4 to 6 months
Lafayette manual muscle tester In order to produce precise, objective, and dependable findings, the Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester (MMT) Model Number 01163 blends modern ergonomic design with accuracy and precision. The three cushioned stirrups that were interchangeable allowed for the confident and efficient use of recognized techniques while maintaining patient comfort. No other manual muscle test method uses the advancements found in the Lafayette MMT. The user may choose from an extensive array of variables through the interactive menus, including high and low threshold settings (to account for larger muscles or fingers), test periods ranging from one to ten seconds, and data storage. There is less chance of reading mistakes or selecting undesirable alternatives because of the wide, easy-to-read LCD screen that clearly shows all the information.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Mahmoud Usama Mahmoud Ahmed
Lecturer at Department of Physical Therapy for Paediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Cairo University