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Physical Therapy After Anti-spastic Treatment in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Not Applicable
Completed
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
Inclusion Criteria
  • cerebral palsy (diplegia and hemiplegia)
  • indication for anti-spastic treatment with Botulinum toxin
Exclusion Criteria
  • fixed contractures

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Three-dimensional gait analysis12 weeks
Selective motor control12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Spasticity (modified Ashworth)12 weeks
Range of motion12 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Gait Analysis Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital

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Hvidovre, Denmark

Gait Analysis Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital
🇩🇰Hvidovre, Denmark

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