SPORTS STARS: How well does a sports focused physiotherapy group for children with Cerebral Palsy improve movement and sports participation.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Cerebral Palsy; Fundamental motor skills

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617000313336
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Queensland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-02-28
• Study Completion: 2021-08-06
• Last Update Posted: 29 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

Children aged 6-12 years:
* With a diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
* Who are ambulant without aids (GMFCS I-II).
* Who are able to commit to attending all assessments and all treatment sessions in the 8-week intervention.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion:
* Any orthopaedic or neurological surgery during or 6 months prior to the immediate intervention period.
* Botulinum Toxin injections during or 3 months prior to the immediate intervention period.
* Behavioural or intellectual difficulties that would make it difficult to participate fully in assessments and/or group-based interventions.
* Medical comorbidities preventing safe physical activity.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified