The Impact Of Core Stability Exercises On Standing , Functional Balance And Gait In Diplegic Cerebral Palsy Children

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age4-10
SponsorKafrelsheikh University

About this trial

The term of "core stability" explains the capacity to control the position and movement of the central portion of the body. Core stability training targets the muscles deep within the abdomen that attach to the spine, pelvis and shoulders, that help in the preservation of proper posture and provide the basis for movements of extremities in a coordinated manner. The aim of core stability training is to achieve the optimal physical ability tom the normal state of the spine in daily activities, in addition to developing the endurance and coordination of these core stability muscles.The Core stability may help to improve dynamic balance and muscle coordination between lower and upper extremities, as well as reducing injury risk and muscle imbalances . Core stability exercises have a positive effect on reducing pain, activating deep abdominal muscles, elevating the stability of lumbar spine and improving physical function in patients . The stability of the lumbo-pelvic region is crucial to provide a foundation for movement of the upper and lower extremities, to support loads, and to protect the spinal cord and nerve roots . The core muscles stabilize the spine and trunk during movements such as jumping, running, and throwing .

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

A clinical diagnosis of diplegic CP made by paediatricians or pediatric neurologists

children spasticity grades must range from 1 to 1+ according to MAS

age must range from 4 to 10 years

They Must be in level I or II on the Gross Motor Function Classifcation System (GMFCS)

Disqualifiers

A permanent deformity (bony or soft tissue contractures)

visual or auditory defects

Botox application to the lower extremity in the past 6 months or undergone a previous surgical intervention to ankle and knee

history of epileptic seizure and any diagnosed cardiac or orthopaedic disability

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Core stability exercises

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Locations

This trial has no locations

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