A double-blind randomized controlled study was carried out on 34 children (19 boys and 15 girls) in the age ranged from 7 to 9 years old with spastic hemiplegia were randomly allocated to one of two groups: control or study group. The two groups received traditional therapeutic exercises for 12 weeks. Additionally, study group received rESW (one session/week) on gastrocnemius and soleus muscles (1500 shots/muscle, frequency of 4Hz, energy of 0.030 mJ/mm2). All children were evaluated at baseline, and after 12 weeks by Modified Ashworth Scale, Biodex system 4 isokinetic dynamometer, Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88), dimensions "D" standing and "E" walking, Trost Selective Motor Control Test, and Single Leg Standing Test.
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Biodex system
Timeframe: 12 weeks
The modified Ashworth scale
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Single Leg Standing Test (SLS)
Timeframe: 12 weeks
The Trost Selective Motor Control test (TSMC)
Timeframe: 12 weeks