NCT06529328 Trunk Stabilization vs. Core Stability Exercises: Impact on Balance and Walking Ability in Cerebral Palsy.
| NCT ID | NCT06529328 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Condition | Cerebral Palsy |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-06-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-12-20 |
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Brief Summary
Brain lesions cause cerebral palsy, a chronic condition that affects movement, posture, and balance. Its causes range in age from pregnancy to postpartum, and they can impact the neurological, musculoskeletal, and sensory systems. This causes problems with balance, movement, and posture. It is essential to intervene early for improved life quality. Maintaining a constant center of gravity within your support base is referred to as balance. Walking is putting one foot on the ground at all times and lifting and lowering each foot in turn. The stability of the trunk and core is necessary for muscle coordination and deliberate motions. A study compares the efficiency of trunk stabilization and core exercises to enhance balance and evaluates mobility changes, such as altered muscle strength, endurance, and gait, as a result of two treatment approaches.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ● Gender: both girls and boys; * ● Age: 2-7 years. * ● Diagnosis: spastic CP. * ● According to the modified Ashworth scale, the affected lower extremity's degree of spasticity falls between grades 1 and 2. * PBS \> 32. Exclusion Criteria: * ● Got a timing injection with botulinum toxin. * ● Epilepsy \| Seizures. * ● Lower limb surgery performed throughout the research period. * Any deformity or orthopedic condition that affects balance. Deficits in vision and hearing with a MACS score higher than three will not be considered. * ● PBS rating less than 32.
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