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Effect of Nordic Walking on Gait-asymmetry Patterns in Children With Hemiparesis

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Nov 30, 2022

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Trial Information

Current as of February 05, 2025

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Keywords

Cerebral Palsy Gait Spatio Temporal Gait Parameters Unilateral Cerebral Palcy Nordic Walking

ClinConnect Summary

Compared to normal walking in Nordic walking there is a stronger involvement of the upper body. Furthermore, by using the poles, the muscles in the upper body can be activated, and the length of each step taken is supposedly increased, resulting in a faster gait .

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Their age will range from 6-10 years, from both sexes.
  • • Level I, II and III of gross motor functional classification system (GMFCS) (Jooyeon et al., 2011)
  • • Grade 1 and 1+ spasticity according to the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). (Cloptonetal et al., 2005).
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Uncontrolled epilepsy.
  • • Mental retardation or autistic features.
  • • Significant visual or auditory problems according to medical reports (audio-vestibular and ophthalmic examination),
  • • Structural or fixed soft tissue deformities of the lower and/or upper extremities.
  • • Neurological or orthopedic surgery in the past 12 months in the lower and/or upper extremities.
  • • Botox injection in the lower and/or upper extremities in the past 6 months.

Trial Officials

Emam H El-negamy, Phd

Study Chair

Cairo university, faculty of physical therapy

Maricha A Nashed, B.Sc.

Principal Investigator

Cairo university, faculty of physical therapy

About Cairo University

Cairo University, a premier institution in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and education through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes, the university collaborates with various stakeholders to conduct rigorous scientific studies that address critical health challenges. Leveraging its extensive resources and expert faculty, Cairo University aims to contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance patient care both locally and globally. Through its commitment to ethical research practices and excellence, the university plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in the region.

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