Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation and Myofascial Release in Spastic Cerebral Palsy.

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Nov 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring different physical therapy techniques to see how they can help reduce stiffness in the legs of children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and muscle control. The study is comparing three methods: Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation, and Myofascial Release. It involves children aged 8 to 18 who have a specific level of muscle stiffness. The trial is taking place at a school in Rawalpindi and will last for six months.

To participate, children must have a muscle stiffness score of less than 3, follow simple commands, and have a diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, children with certain conditions like epilepsy, severe joint issues, or recent surgeries cannot take part. Participants will be grouped into three smaller teams and will undergo assessments before and after the therapy sessions to measure any changes. This study aims to provide valuable information on effective treatments for improving mobility in children with this condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Spasticity score of less than 3 on MAS
• • Known cases of Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
• • Children who follow commands.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Epilepsy history
• • hip or spinal deformities
• • Severe contractures, joint dislocations
• • Discrepancy in leg length
• • Recent orthopedic surgery
• • Children with cognitive impairment.