Motor Imagery on Children With DMD on Gait and Balance Functions

Launched by GÜLSENA UTKU · Oct 31, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a technique called motor imagery on walking and balance in boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a condition that affects muscle strength. Motor imagery involves imagining movements in your mind without actually moving, which might help improve physical abilities. The trial includes boys aged 5 to 12 who can still walk independently and have been diagnosed with DMD. To participate, they should not have had any significant injuries or surgeries in the last six months and must be able to follow instructions from a physiotherapist.

Participants will be divided into two groups. One group will receive standard physiotherapy sessions, while the other group will also get extra training in motor imagery alongside their physiotherapy. The study will last for eight weeks, and at the beginning and end, the boys will be assessed on their walking and balance using various simple tests. This research aims to find out if adding motor imagery to regular treatment can help improve the functioning of children with DMD.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Have a physician-prescribed diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• • Not having any injury or surgical operation in the last 6 months
• • Being between Levels 1-5 (children who continue to ambulate independently) according to - Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification Modified Mini-Mental Test score \>27
• • Having the level of cooperation to follow the physiotherapist's instructions
• • Volunteering to participate in research
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having severe contractures that interfere with functional activities
• • Level 6-10 (children not capable of independent ambulation) according to the Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification
• • To receive applications in addition to the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program or different from the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program