Biomechanical Muscle Properties and Balance in Children With Spastic Hemiplegia
ConditionSpastic Hemiplegia
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age6-12
SponsorSouth Valley University
About this trial
this study will be conducted to investigate the relationship between muscle tone and dynamic stiffness during balance control and postural stability in children with spastic hemiplegia
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Their age will range from 6 to 12 years.
Mild degree of spasticity ranged from 1 to 1+ according to Modified Ashworth Scale
Their motor function will be at level I and II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System GMFCS
They will be able to follow instructions during evaluation procedures.
Disqualifiers
Botulinum toxin injections in the last 6 months.
The presence of visual or auditory impairments.
Surgical interference in upper, lower limbs and/or spine.
Muscloskeletal problems or fixed deformities in the spine and/or upper or/and lower extremities.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- hemiplegic group
- normal group
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov