Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation and Myofascial Release in Spastic Cerebral Palsy.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation and Myofascial Release on Lower Limb Spasticity in Spastic Cerebral Palsy. A randomized control trial was conducted at PAF School for PSN NUR KHAN Rawalpindi. The sample size was 30 calculated through G-Power tool. The participants were divided into three interventional groups each having 10 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was Convenient sampling for recruitment and group randomization using lottery method. Only 8 to 18 years Spastic Dipelgic CP children with Modified Asworth Scale having score 1, 1+ and 2 were included in the study. Tools used in this study are Goniometer, Modified Ashworth Scale, Active knee extension test, Weight bearing lunge test. Data was collected before and immediately after the application of interventions. Data analyzed through SPSS version 26.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Spasticity score of less than 3 on MAS * Known cases of Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. * Children who follow commands. Exclusion Criteria: * Epilepsy history * hip or spinal deformities * Severe contractures, joint dislocations * Discrepancy in leg length * Recent orthopedic surgery * Children with cognitive impairment.