About this trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in spinal mobility in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions in children with cerebral palsy aged 10-15 years. The study will compare outcomes between standard NDT-Bobath therapy supplemented with exergaming in a sitting position and exergaming in a standing position. Postural stability, body composition, and functional parameters will also be assessed.
Participants will complete a socio-medical questionnaire and undergo baseline measurements of spinal mobility, cervical range of motion, postural stability (using Podoscan and Zebris platform), body height, and body composition (using SECA stadiometer and Tanita bioimpedance analyzer).
The intervention will last 3 months and include twice-weekly 60-minute therapy sessions. Group I will receive NDT-Bobath therapy supplemented with exergaming in a sitting position, while Group II will receive NDT-Bobath therapy with exergaming in a standing position.
After the intervention, participants will undergo post-intervention measurements and a follow-up evaluation three months later to assess the persistence of any changes.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Written informed consent from parents/guardians and the child (if capable)
GMFCS levels I-III (mild to moderate motor limitations)
Ability to maintain standing position
Ability to follow instructions and perform exercises
Disqualifiers
GMFCS levels IV-V
Orthopedic surgery within the past 12 months
Seizure episodes within the past 6 months
Cognitive or behavioral impairments preventing cooperation
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- NDT-Bobath Therapy
- Sitting Exergaming
- Standing Exergaming