Effect of Post Isometric Relaxation Technique & Eccentric Muscle Contraction on Hamstring Spasticity in CP

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• Conditions: Spastic Cerebral Palsy
• Interventions: Other: Eccentric Muscle contraction - Group II; Other: Post isometric relaxation - Group I

• Registration Number: NCT03708757
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

Cerebral Palsy is a disorder of movement and posture due to deficit or lesion of immature brain. Out of all types of cerebral palsy 77.4% is spastic cerebral palsy. Spasticity is resistance to externally imposed movement increases with increasing speed of stretch and varies with the direction of joint movement. In this research the aim of our study is to measure the effects of post isometric relaxation and eccentric muscle energy technique of spasticity of hamstring muscle in cerebral palsy children in randomized controlled study. Study duration is of six months. Sampling will be lottery method. Inclusion criteria will include individuals having age between five to fifteen with diplegic cerebal palsy, well oriented and spastic hamstrings with Ashworth score +2 or +3.Exclusion criteria includes children with flaccid and mixed cerebral palsy, quadriplegic and hemiplegic cerebral palsy and mentally retarded. Data will be collected on structured questionnaire. those individuals who fulfill inclusion criteria will be divided into two groups .both groups will be treated with hot packs for ten minutes and static stretching. Group 1 will be given post isometric relaxation technique and group 2 will be given eccentric muscle energy technique. Post interventional analysis will be done at sixth week. Data will be analysed with SPSS 21.

Detailed Description

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate effects of eccentric isotonic contraction on on hamstring flexibility of cerebral palsy children,and to investigate effects of post isometric relaxation on on hamstring flexibility of cerebral palsy children.It is a randomized control trial. this study will be conducted in PAF School for PSN Norkhan base Rawalpindi. Data collection time is from Oct 2018- March 2019. Sample size is 30 CP child,15 in each group calculated by Open Epi Tool.

Ap per Inclusion criteria only those participants will be included with age bracket 5-15 years,spastic diplegic , well oriented and on modified Ashworth scale their score is +2 or +3. Children with flaccid and mixed cerebral palsy,Quadriplegic and hemiplegic cerebral palsy or Mentally retarded will not be part of study. Those patients who fulfill inclusion criteria are divided in to two groups. Intervention will be provided and Assessments should be done on 1st on baseline and then after 6 weeks.Data Collection Tools will be Gross Motor Functional scale,Goniometry for measuring joint ranges and Motor Assessment Scale for measuring their functional status.

Basic Information
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Recruitment & Eligibility
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Study & Design
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Trial Locations

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2018-10-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-10-13
• Study First Posted: 2018-10-17
• Study Start: 2018-11-15
• Primary Completion: 2019-03-30
• Study Completion: 2019-04-15
• Status Verified: 2019-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-08-07
• Last Update Posted: 2019-08-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Children with spastic cerebral palsy
• Diplegic cerebral palsy
• well oriented
• Spastic hamstrings with Ashworth score +2 or +3

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Exclusion Criteria

• Children with flaccid and mixed cerebral palsy
• Quadriplegic and hemiplegic cerebral palsy
• Mentally retarded

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Eccentric Muscle contraction - Group II	Eccentric Muscle contraction - Group II	Eccentric Muscle contraction lengthens the spastic muscles and enhance joint flexibility. Hot Pack for (10 MINTS) Eccentric stretching (3 sets of 10 repetitions ,1 session in a day, 30 minutes, 4 days a week for 6 weeks.) Stretching Exercise(10 reps 3sets) hold for 2 sec In both experimental groups PIR and Eccentric stretching is applied on hamstring to
Post isometric relaxation - Group I	Post isometric relaxation - Group I	Group I will receive post isometric relaxation techniques in order to reduce hamstring spasticity. This technique induces relaxation and decreases spasticity in muscles Post isometric relaxation (3 sets of 10 repetitions ,1 session in a day, 30 minutes, 4 days a week for 6 weeks.) Stretching Exercises (10 reps 3sets) hold for 2 sec

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Goniometry	6th week	change from baseline.This tool is used to measure range of motion of hip joint and knee joint

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Gross motor Functional Scale	6th week	Change from baseline.Tool is used to measure the functional status of patients. The Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) for cerebral palsy is based on self-initiated movement, with emphasis on sitting, transfers, and mobility. It gives information about levels of limitations.; LEVEL I - Walks without Limitations LEVEL II - Walks with Limitations LEVEL III - Walks Using a Hand-Held Mobility Device LEVEL IV - Self-Mobility with Limitations; May Use Powered Mobility LEVEL V - Transported in a Manual Wheelchair

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Imran Amjad; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Riphah International University; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan