CompletedNot Applicable

Utility of Upper-Extremity Plyometrics in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

Saudi Arabia58 participantsStarted 2023-02-12

Plain-language summary

This study was set out to evaluate the effect of a 12-week upper extremity plyometric exercise (Plyo-Ex) on muscle strength and upper extremity function in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy (Hemi-CP). Fifty-eight children with Hemi-CP were randomly allocated to the Plyo-Ex group (n = 29, received Plyo-Ex program, twice/week, over 12 weeks) or the control group (n = 29, received standard exercise program). Both groups were assessed for muscle strength and upper extremity function before and after treatment.

Who can participate

Age range10 Years – 15 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral cerebral palsy * Age 10-15 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 could be exacerbated by exercise. * Perceptual and/or behavioral disorders.

What they're measuring

Muscle strength

Timeframe: 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06980246

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-04

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