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Myofascial Release Plus Physiotherapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy Post Achilles Tendon Surgery in Gaza (MFR-CP25)

Palestinian Territories40 participantsStarted 2025-08-20

Plain-language summary

"This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of adding Myofascial Release (MFR) technique to a conventional physiotherapy program for children with cerebral palsy after Achilles tendon surgery. The primary goal is to determine whether MFR can improve functional outcomes such as gross motor function and ankle range of motion, compared to physiotherapy alone. The study will be conducted in Gaza, Palestine, with children diagnosed with cerebral palsy who recently underwent Achilles tendon surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either conventional physiotherapy or conventional physiotherapy combined with MFR, and outcomes will be assessed before and after an 8-week intervention program."

Who can participate

Age range2 Years – 5 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 2-5 years * Spastic cerebral palsy diagnosis (GMFCS levels I-IV). * Underwent Achilles tendon surgery within the past 3 months * Medically stable and cleared to begin physiotherapy. * Parental/guardian consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Other neuromuscular disorders * Severe cognitive impairments that hinder participation * Previous MFR therapy within the last 6 months * Participation in another rehabilitation study in the past 3 months.

What they're measuring

Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88)

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07148856

SponsorIsmail K. Al-Qudra

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-30

Contact for this trial

Ismail K Al Qedra, MSc (Physiotherapy)

+970595362670 esmailkamal8419@gmail.com