Effects of whole body vibration on quadriceps and hamstring muscles strength and lower extremity performance in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial
- Conditions
- Paediatrics
- Registration Number
- PACTR202006704135699
- Lead Sponsor
- Faculty of Physical therapy Cairo University
- Brief Summary
Addition of WBV training to the conventional physical therapy is more effective in enhancing quadriceps and hamstring muscles strength, power and endurance in children with hemiparetic CP compared to conventional physical therapy alone. Therefore, combination of WBV training with conventional physical therapy should be considered during designing a rehabilitation program for children with spastic CP.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Other
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 44
1- Spasticity ranged from 1 to 1+ grade according to modified Ashwarth scale.
2-Able to understands and follow verbal commands and instruction included in both evaluation and treatment.
3-They were able to stand alone and walk whatever gait pattern is.
4-Their height were 1 meter or more to be able to stand on WBV device and their hands grasping the hand rails
1- patients with visual or auditory defects.
2- patients with fixed deformities in either one of the lower extremities.
3- patient with history of convulsions.
4- patient receiving anti spastic drugs.
5- patients with history of surgical interference in the lower limbs musculoskeletal system.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method increased the strength, power and endurance of quadriceps and hamstring muscles in children with hemiparetic CP
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method improve gait in children with hemiparetic CP