Effects of whole-body vibration exercise on hamstrings-to-quadriceps ratios, walking ability and balance in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy
Phase 1
- Conditions
- Paediatrics
- Registration Number
- PACTR202104880476288
- Lead Sponsor
- Faculty of Physical therapy Cairo University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Other
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 44
Inclusion Criteria
1- spasticity ranged from 1 to 1+ grade according to modified Ashwarth scale [19]
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
Exclusion Criteria
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, patient receiving anti spastic drugs
4- 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
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method