Effect of Myofascial Release Technique on sitting balance in Spastic Cerebral Palsy children
- Conditions
- Cerebral palsy, unspecified,
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2023/09/058067
- Lead Sponsor
- Sakshi Dupare
- Brief Summary
This study titled "Effect of Myofascial release technique v/s Conventional physiotherapy on Trunk control in children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy in the age group of 8-12 years- a pilot study" recruited 24 participants.
There were 2 groups- Experimental group and Control group. Experimental group was given MFR with conventional physiotherapy for 25 mins/session for twice a week and Control group was given conventional physiotherapy for 25 mins/session twice a week for 4 weeks.
Pre and Post intervention assessment done by TCMS, TIS and Modified PRT showed significant improvement on trunk control in spastic cerebral palsy children (p<0.001)
Hence, we conclude that MFR with Conventional physiotherapy is effective in improving trunk control in spastic cerebral palsy children in the age group of 8-12 years.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Child diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy GMFCS level 1,2,3,4.
Uncooperative children Visual and intellectual difficulties Severely impaired cognition and communication Child with cardiovascular or pulmonary condition which affect diaphragm Other neurological or musculoskeletal condition which has affected diaphragm.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Trunk Control Measure scale, Trunk Impairment scale, Modified Pediatric Reach test Baseline, 4th week
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method NA NA
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
D.E.S Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy
🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India
D.E.S Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, IndiaDr Sakshi DuparePrincipal investigator8830192704sakshidupare6@gmail.com