Physical Therapy After Anti-spastic Treatment in Children With Cerebral Palsy
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Registration Number
- NCT00552721
- Lead Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
- Brief Summary
It is the primary purpose of this pilot study to investigate if physical therapy with strength training is better at improving muscle and gait function after anti-spastic treatment with Botulinum toxin compared to physical therapy without strength training in children with cerebral palsy. The investigators hypothesize that it is.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 14
- cerebral palsy (diplegia and hemiplegia)
- indication for anti-spastic treatment with Botulinum toxin
- fixed contractures
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Three-dimensional gait analysis 12 weeks Selective motor control 12 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Spasticity (modified Ashworth) 12 weeks Range of motion 12 weeks
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Gait Analysis Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital
🇩🇰Hvidovre, Denmark
Gait Analysis Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital🇩🇰Hvidovre, Denmark