CompletedNot Applicable

Unilateral Versus Bilateral Lower-Limb Plyometric Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Saudi Arabia69 participantsStarted 2019-01-06

Plain-language summary

This study was set out to compare the effect of paretic-limb-only plyometric training versus double-limb training on balance capability and gait symmetry in adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy (U-CP). Sixty-nine children with U-CP were randomly allocated to the paretic-limb-only plyometric training group (n = 23; performed plyometric movements/exercises unilaterally using the paretic leg only), the double-limb plyometric training group (n = 23; performed plyometric movements/exercises bilaterally through both lower legs), or the Control group (n =23, received standard rehabilitation plus SSC exercises). All groups were assessed for gait-symmetry and balance capability pre and post-treatment.

Who can participate

Age range12 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral cerebral palsy * Age 12-18 years * Motor function level I or II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System. * Spasticity level 1 or 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale Exclusion Criteria: * Structural deformities/contractures * Musculoskeletal or neural surgery in the last year * BOTOX injection in the last 6 months. * Cardiopulmonary disorders that interfere with the ability to engage in exercise training. * Perceptual and/or behavioral disorders.

What they're measuring

Spatial gait symmetry

Timeframe: 2 months

Temporal gait symmetry

Timeframe: 2 months

Limit of postural stability

Timeframe: 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05302102

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-08-27

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