The Impact of Aquatic Therapy on Walking, Balance Functions, and Quality of Life in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
- Enrollment
- 34
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to contribute to the rehabilitation program by comparing the effects of traditional rehabilitation methods and aquatherapy given in addition to these methods in patients with cerebral palsy. If the superiority of the rehabilitation program including aquatherapy is demonstrated, evidence will be provided for its more widespread use.
Detailed Description
The participants will be divided into two groups as the study group and the control group. The study group will receive an aquatherapy rehabilitation program in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program, while the control group will only receive the conventional rehabilitation program.
Investigators
Emel TURGUT VARAN
medical doctor
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Having a diagnosis of Hemiplegic Type or Diplegic Type Cerebral Palsy
- •Being between the ages of 3 and 16
- •Being at GMFCS levels I, II, and III
- •Having sufficient cognitive abilities such as understanding simple instructions, following them, and performing requested tasks
- •Parents and patients aged ≥ 9 agreeing to participate in the research
Exclusion Criteria
- •Experiencing uncontrolled seizures
- •Having serious learning difficulties, behavioral problems, skin lesions, visual and/or hearing impairments that could affect function and participation
- •Active infection
- •Incontinence
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
Time Frame: baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes.
MAS 0: No increase in tone MAS 1: Minimal resistance or a catch and release at the end of the range of motion MAS 1+: Slight increase in tone, with minimal resistance felt in less than half of the range of motion MAS 2: Increased tone throughout most of the range of motion, but the joint can be easily moved MAS 3: Marked increase in tone, making passive movement difficult MAS 4: Rigidity in flexion or extension of the affected part
Gross Motor Function Measurement
Time Frame: baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes.
The Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM) is an assessment method used to determine the motor development level of children with cerebral palsy. Its purpose is to measure not just the quality of motor performance, but rather how much of the movement the child has accomplished.
Secondary Outcomes
- Pediatric Balance Scale(baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes.)
- The Functional Reach Test(baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes.)