Effect of PNF on Selective Motor Control and Balance in CP

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Dec 13, 2022

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A case study was conducted in 2021 to determine the effects of PNF training for improving lower limb coordination in 7 years old cerebral palsy child. After the intervention, significant improvement is seen in gait parameters, balance, and gross motor functional classification score.

A case report was conducted in 2020, to determine the effectiveness of PNF technique in improving lower extremity function in spastic diplegic cerebral palsied adolescent. Patient was treated with tone inhibitory and movement facilitatory techniques. There was significant change in balance and lower extremity ...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children diagnosed as spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
• • Age between 5-12 years and both genders.
• • Gross motor function level II and III according to gross motor functional classification scale (GMFCS).
• • Spasticity range between 1 and 1+ grade according to modified ashworth scale
• • Children who are able to follow simple verbal instructions
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Children with uncontrolled epilepsy
• • Children who show no cooperation
• • Children receiving botulinum toxin injections or surgery no earlier than 6 months before project starts.
• • Subjects with presence of shortening or deformities of lower limb

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