Lower Extremity Functional Training (LIFT) on Gross Motor Function and Gait in Children With Spastic CP
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Cerebral Palsy is a developmental disorder caused by damage to the brain before, during or after birth. Spastic Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common types of cerebral Palsy. It affects about 80% of cerebral palsy. Spastic CP is characterized by increased muscle tone, jerky movements, joint stiffness, and muscle tightness. Spastic Cerebral primarily affects strength, coordination, and balance resulting in gait difficulties and affecting gross motor functioning. These abnormalities affect the very basic activities of daily life (ADLs). Even if the child is able to walk the motor skills are usually disturbed which are very important to improve and maintain gross motor functioning. Physical therapy plays a vital role in overcoming these issues.
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Detailed Description
In the previous studies the effects of LIFT on the trunk and core has been studies however, the data on the effects on the gross motor skills are very less. In addition to that the effects of lower extremity functional training on the gait have also been limited to a few studies only. The past studies were of very short time period due to which the proper effects of LIFT on the gait and gross motor skills were not very well understood.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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| Active Comparator: conventional physical therapy Resistive Exercises Stretching exercise of quadriceps , hamstring adductors and abductors. |
Other: Lower Extremity Functional Training
motor learning, skill progression, and resistance training to target the balance, strength, and coordination impairments of the lower extremities. Motor learning will be based on strength and balance training using tandem walks, balance boards, and one-leg standing. Skill progression will be used to challenge the LIFT and the strength training will be achieved by performing sit-to-stand, sit-ups, stair climbs, and vertical jumps
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| Active Comparator: Lower Extremity Functional Training motor learning, skill progression, and resistance training to target the balance, strength, and coordination impairments of the lower extremities. Motor learning will be based on strength and balance training using tandem walks, balance boards, and one-leg standing. Skill progression will be used to challenge the LIFT and the strength training will be achieved by performing sit-to-stand, sit-ups, stair climbs, and vertical jumps |
Other: Lower Extremity Functional Training
motor learning, skill progression, and resistance training to target the balance, strength, and coordination impairments of the lower extremities. Motor learning will be based on strength and balance training using tandem walks, balance boards, and one-leg standing. Skill progression will be used to challenge the LIFT and the strength training will be achieved by performing sit-to-stand, sit-ups, stair climbs, and vertical jumps
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- 1-minute walk test [8th week]
1-minute walk test will be used to measure the functional ability of the child. This is a cost-effective and user-friendly tool which makes it a very suitable tool to be used in various clinical settings. This tool is selected because of the low attention span and ability of children to perform other tests. This test can be conducted in a short duration of time giving the required results
- Single leg stance [8th week]
a. The single-leg stance test is used to check the balance control along with the static posture control on the affected side. This tool is considered valuable and effective in monitoring the musculoskeletal; status and neurological status of the individual
- Gross Motor Function Measurement [8th Week]
The Gross Motor Function Measure31 is a criterion-referenced assessment designed to be used with children with cerebral palsy. It evaluates the child's ability to complete motor functions, such as rolling, crawling, sitting, standing, walking, running, stair use, and jumping.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Patients who are not able to stand
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Age between 7 to 16 years
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Patients living near the designated center
Exclusion Criteria:
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Patients with comorbidities
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Patients with cognitive impairment
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Patients who are not able to follow commands
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Patients with a history of falls
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | International Therapy Services Center | Lahore | Punjab | Pakistan | 40050 |
| 2 | Rising Sun Institute | Lahore | Punjab | Pakistan | 40050 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Riphah International University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Wajiha Shahid, PhD, Riphah International University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
- Baldon Rde M, Serrão FV, Scattone Silva R, Piva SR. Effects of functional stabilization training on pain, function, and lower extremity biomechanics in women with patellofemoral pain: a randomized clinical trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Apr;44(4):240-251, A1-A8. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.4940. Epub 2014 Feb 25.
- Bowman EN, Elshaar R, Milligan H, Jue G, Mohr K, Brown P, Watanabe DM, Limpisvasti O. Proximal, Distal, and Contralateral Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on the Lower Extremities: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Sports Health. 2019 Mar/Apr;11(2):149-156. doi: 10.1177/1941738118821929. Epub 2019 Jan 14.
- Vereijken A, Aerts I, Jetten J, Tassignon B, Verschueren J, Meeusen R, van Trijffel E. Association between Functional Performance and Return to Performance in High-Impact Sports after Lower Extremity Injury: A Systematic Review. J Sports Sci Med. 2020 Aug 13;19(3):564-576. eCollection 2020 Sep.
- REC/RCR& AHS /22/0715