The Efficacy of Massage and Reflexology Applications in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Constipation
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cerebral Palsy focused on measuring Cerebral Palsy, Chronic constipation, sleep quality
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Having been diagnosed with cerebral palsy
- According to Gross Motor Function Test III, IV. and level V.
- Constipation in the last 6 months
- Age range is 4-18 years old
- Absence of any cardiopulmonary disease that will prevent exercise
- Patients who were informed about the study and whose families gave written consent to participate in the study will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having undergone surgery involving intestinal health
- Having a chronic infectious bowel disease
- Having a congenital intestinal anomaly
- To have received Botox treatment in the last 6 months
- Absence of constipation in the last 6 months
- Levels I and II according to Gross Motor Function Test
- Having uncontrolled epileptic seizures
- Not signing the voluntary information and consent form
- Not continuing to work regularly
Sites / Locations
- Halic University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Classic abdominal massge
Connective tissue massage
Reflexology
After the physical therapy applied to the patient by the physiotherapist in the special education center, 3 days a week for 8 weeks, once a day for approximately 15-20 minutes. Classic abdominal massage will be applied. To families; Training will be given on sleep hygiene, nutritional recommendations and lifestyle changes.
After the physical therapy applied to the patient by the physiotherapist in the special education center, 3 days a week for 8 weeks, once a day for approximately 15-20 minutes. Connective tissue massage will be applied. To families; Training will be given on sleep hygiene, nutritional recommendations and lifestyle changes.
After the physical therapy applied to the patient by the physiotherapist in the special education center for 8 weeks, 3 days a week for about 15-20 minutes. reflexology will be practiced. To families; Training will be given on sleep hygiene, nutritional recommendations and lifestyle changes.