Plyometric Training Versus Strengthening Exercise On Children With Hemiplegia

Recruiting

• Conditions: Children With Hemiplegic cp; Effect of Plyometic Exercises

• Registration Number: NCT05641727
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of plyometric training versus strengthening exercise on quadriceps and hamstring muscles and quality of life and selective motor control of lower limb of children with hemiplegia.

Detailed Description

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of plyometric training versus strengthening exercise on quadriceps and hamstring muscles and quality of life and selective motor control of lower limb of children with hemiplegia.

Hand-Held dynamometer is used to assess the muscle strength of quadriceps and hamstring Selective control assessment of lower extremity scale is used to assess selective motor control of lower limb.

Peds Ql scale is used to assess quality of life of the children. The methods of assessment are valid and reliable.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-11-30
• Status Verified: 2022-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-12-07
• Study First Posted: 2022-12-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-12-14
• Last Update Posted: 2022-12-16
• Study Start: 2022-12-20
• Primary Completion: 2023-03-01
• Study Completion: 2023-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Their age will be ranging from 8 to 10 years.
• They will be on level (1 : 1+) according to Modified Ashworth scale
• They will be on level I according to Gross Motor Functional Classification System
• They can understand and follow instructions.

Exclusion Criteria

• Child undergoes orthopedic surgery past one year.
• Visual or auditory problems that interfere with rehabilitation programs.
• Botox injection past 6 months.
• Cardiac problems or uncontrolled seizures.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscle strength	three months	Muscle strength of quadriceps and hamstrings is assessed by Hand-Held dynamometer
Quality of life of children	three months	Quality of life of children (physical, psychological and social) is assessed by PedsQl scale PedsQl scale scoring from 0-100 scale The higher scores indicate better health related quality of life and lower scores indicate worse health related quality of life
Selective motor control of lower limb	three months	Selective motor control of lower limb is assessed by selective control assessment of lower extremity scale The scale has 3 grades for each joint (hip, knee, ankle, sub-talar and toes) 0 point : unable; 1. point : impaired; 2. points : normal

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Outpatient Clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy; 🇪🇬 Dokki, Giza, Egypt