Combined Effects of Sensorimotor Integration and Post-facilitation Stretch in Autism Spectrum Dis⦠(NCT07484347) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Combined Effects of Sensorimotor Integration and Post-facilitation Stretch in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Pakistan36 participantsStarted 2026-02-20
Plain-language summary
To determine the effects of sensory motor integration and post facilitation stretch on toe walking and sensory processing behaviors using Foot Posture Index and Sensory Profile respectively.
Who can participate
Age range4 Years ā 10 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children with diagnosed Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder
* Presenting with toe walk as a prominent feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (e.g., more than 50% of steps observed during a gait assessment). Toe walking should be entirely because of Achilles tightness.
* Able to follow simple verbal commands.
* Sufficient gross motor skills present.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Toe walking due to neurological (e.g., cerebral palsy, spina bifida, peripheral neuropathy) or orthopedic disorders (e.g., clubfoot, leg length discrepancy \> 1 cm, hip dysplasia, contractures not related to idiopathic toe walking) and other behavioral factors that could be the primary cause of toe walking will be excluded.
* History of Achilles tendon surgery or lower limb surgery.
* Current participation in another physical therapy intervention targeting gait or posture
* Severe behavioral/sensory issues that would interfere with treatment sessions i.e. severe Autism Spectrum Disorder with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well as mental retardation.
* Non-ambulatory children.