Effect of Backward Walking Training Versus Forward Walking Training Program to Improve Balance and Mobility in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Sponsor
- Superior University
- Enrollment
- 14
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pediatric Functional Independent Measure for Children (WeeFIM)
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
Children with cerebral palsy frequently experience balance issues and gait impairments; gait training is a crucial component of their rehabilitation because it greatly enhances the children's socialisation and quality of life.
Detailed Description
Since there is no known cure for cerebral palsy, the focus of treatment is shifting to enhancing activities like walking and self-care. Enabling the child with cerebral palsy is the ultimate goal of therapy.
Investigators
Muhammad Naveed Babur
Principal Investigator
Superior University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Only CP patients will be included.
- •Patient will be included from Bahawalpur only.
- •Patient will be included having minimum age of 10 year.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Other cities patient will not be included.
- •Patient less than 10 years age.
- •Patient suffering from other neurological conditions.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pediatric Functional Independent Measure for Children (WeeFIM)
Time Frame: 12 Months
The Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM®) is frequently used as a multiple tool in pediatric clinics to assess the self-care, mobility, and psychological well-being of many groups of children, including those with developmental or developmental disabilities. The Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM) is an 18-item, seven-level ordinal scale instrument used to assess a child's typical and consistent performance.Children 0 to \<3 years no WeeFIM (or FIM) is required. Children 3 to \<12