The Effect of Robot-assisted Gait Training on Gait Ability in Children With Cerebral Palsy Through...
Cerebral PalsyGait Disorders2 moreRobot-assisted gait training (RAGT) improves the gait ability of children with cerebral palsy, and can provide treatment plans and guidelines through changed records of various gait variables. There is a lack of concrete explanations or arguments for gait speed, weight support ratio, support force, joint angle, etc. that can be set in the RAGT system, and intervention intensity for an appropriate intervention program has not been presented. Therefore, in this study, we would like to suggest clinically effective interventions for children with cerebral palsy in the second stage of the gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) by identifying gait variables according to differences in gait speed during RAGT.
Seat Cushions Adaptations on Upper Extremity Function In Cerebral Palsy Children
Cerebral PalsyAs the seating adaptations, ranging from simple to complex, standard and customized may facilitate optimal health and maximize functional participation despite limited postural control; the study will be conducted for determine the effect of contoured cushions as a seat adaptation on upper extremity function in children with spastic cerebral palsy and compare between the effect of flat cushion and contoured cushion in adaptive seating system on upper extremity function in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Transitioning to a Valve-Gated Intrathecal Drug Delivery System (IDDS)
InjuriesSpinal Cord6 moreComparing the efficacy of Intracthecal Baclofen dose between the Prometra II and Medtronic SynchroMed II for patients with spasticity and with current a current SyncroMed II pump needing replacement.
Effect of Spring Gravity Bar on Gait Pattern in Children With Spastic Diplegia
Spastic Diplegia Cerebral PalsyThe purpose of the study is to determine the effect of spring gravity bar on gait pattern in children with spastic diplegia
Taping for Saliva Control in Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral PalsyThis study aim to investigate the effect of banding on saliva control and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy.
Can Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Garment Improve Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy?...
Cerebral PalsySpasticity1 moreLiving with cerebral palsy is challenging for the child as well as the family charged with their care and support needs. Many families seek effective and sustainable interventions to improve gait of their children with cerebral palsy. The Mollii suit is a non-invasive therapeutic technology using electrical stimulation in the form of whole-body garment with multiple electrodes individually programmed to stimulate selected muscles. This study aims to examine if the Mollii suit improve gait in ambulant children with cerebral palsy and if the Mollii suit is acceptable and tolerable to children with cerebral palsy. We will recruit up to 20 children with cerebral palsy. This study will evaluate change in gait and function following a four-week intervention period using a protocol of wearing the Mollii suit at home for one hour every day for four weeks using instrumented 3-dimensional gait analysis and objective standardised assessment tools.
Cerebral Palsy Upper Extremity Orthotic Device
Cerebral PalsyUpper extremity therapies for children with cerebral palsy (CP) have been validated for improving function in higher functioning patients. Those who function at the lowest end of the scale, on the Manual Ability Classification System scale (MACS) III-V, comprise 34-54% of the population, but as yet have no evidence-based interventions specific to their needs. Lower functioning children often retain some voluntary control of the elbow in spite of limited finger motion. A dynamic splint, or exoskeleton, could utilize the tenodesis effect from elbow motion to drive finger release while retaining flexor tone for grasp, potentially creating a portable, home-based therapeutic tool. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of an upper extremity orthotic device in improving the upper extremity function of children with cerebral palsy who have limited use of their hands.
Effects of Botulinum Toxin Injection on Sensation and Postural Control in Children With Hemiplegic...
Cerebral PalsyHemiplegic Cerebral PalsyIn this study, the investigators aimed to investigate the effects of botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT-A) injection applied to the ankle plantar flexor muscles on lower extremity sensation and quantitative balance parameters in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy who are ambulatory without an assistive device in daily life.
Strength Training Using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation For Children With Cerebral Palsy
Spastic Diplegic Cerebral PalsyThe purpose of this study is to determine if using high-intensity, short-duration, intermittent neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is better than volitional exercise in increasing quadriceps femoris and triceps surae force-generating potential and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy.
Does Oral Baclofen Improve Care and Comfort in Spastic Children in Nursing Homes?
Cerebral PalsyBaclofen is a drug that reduces the muscle stiffness. In disabled children that have very stiff muscles, the stiffness and secondary changes in the joints may cause discomfort and pain. In this study we will check if treatment with Baclofen reduces pain in disabled children with stiff muscles.