Topical Anesthesia Versus Hand Weight Bearing on Modulating Upper Limb Spasticity in Children with Hemiplegia (A double blind study)
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal DiseasesPaediatrics
- Registration Number
- PACTR201911720095534
- Lead Sponsor
- Faculty of physical Therapy Cairo University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
•The degree of spasticity ranged from 1+ to 2 grades according to the modified Ashowrth scale. (15)
•The affected upper limb was free from any structural deformities; however, patients demonstrated variable degree of tightness.
•They had partial volitional control over the antispastic muscle groups.
•They had normal superficial skin sensations of the affected upper limb.
•All of them were able to understand verbal command
Exclusion Criteria
•Other diagnosis as delayed milestones, genetic disorders, metabolic disorders and brain tumors.
•Any previous history of orthopedic injuries,
•Any history of botulinum toxins infusion in spastic muscles of the affected upper extremity.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Measuring the effect of both treatment programon spasticity of upper limb
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Comparing between both lines of treatment and recommending which is best for treating spasticity.