Comparative Study of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Whole-body Vibration as Adjuncts to Passive Stretching on Knee Joint Range of Motion and Functional Ability in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 60
研究概览
简要总结
This study compared the efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound (US) and whole-body vibration (WBV) as adjuncts to a standardized passive stretching regimen on improving knee joint range of motion (ROM) and functional capacity in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP).
详细描述
Sixty children with HCP, aged 4-6 years, were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups received passive stretching of the hamstrings and plantar flexors three times per week for twelve weeks. The control group (US group) received therapeutic ultrasound prior to stretching, while the research group (WBV group) performed exercises on a vibrating platform before stretching. Active knee extension ROM was measured with a digital goniometer, and functional ability was assessed using the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) at baseline and post-intervention.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Investigator)
盲法说明
Masking Description
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 4 Years 至 6 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •age from 4-6 years
- •knee flexion deformity due to hamstring tightness
- •Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I or II
- •spasticity grade of 1 or 2 on the modified Ashworth Scale
排除标准
- •other causes of knee flexion deformity
- •previous orthopedic knee surgery
- •significant visual, auditory, or perceptual deficits
- •uncontrolled seizures; or acute illness
研究者
Mostafa S Ali
associate professor
Cairo University