Effects of Muscle Energy Technique With and Without Stationary Cycling on Toe Walking With Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

In Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention. The Aim of this thesis is Effects of Muscle Energy Technique with and without Stationary Cycling on toe walking children with Autism Spectrum Disorder This study seeks to explore whether the synergistic application of these interventions can provide a more comprehensive and effective approach in managing the debilitating symptoms associated with toe walking in Autistic children.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 4
Maximum Age: 10
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Children with diagnosed Autism .

• Aged between 4 to 10 years.

• Autistic children with Toe-Walking

• Regular for follow-up

• Both Gender included

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Riphah International University
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad, PhD
Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
9233224390125
Backup
Muhammad Asif Javed, MS
a.javed@riphah.edu.pk
03224209422
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-09-26
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01-07
Participants
Target number of participants: 26
Treatments
Experimental: Group A
Group A (n=14) will receive Muscle Energy Technique (MET) combined with stationary Cycling. In the first three days, an initial assessment will be conducted, including Visual Gait Analysis, the Observational Gait Scale, and the Foot Posture Index. From Week 1 to 4, MET will involve the patient contracting for 5-10 seconds while the therapist resists, followed by a rapid 10-second stretch (3-5 repetitions), along with stationary Cycling for 5-10 minutes. A follow-up assessment will occur in Week 4. From Week 5 to 8, the same protocol will continue with 5-8 repetitions and cycling for 10-20 minutes, concluding with a final assessment in Week 8.
Experimental: Group B
Group B (n=14) will undergo Muscle Energy Technique without stationary cycling. In the first 3 days, an initial assessment, including Visual Gait Analysis, Observational Gait Scale, and Foot Posture Index, will be conducted. From Week 1 to 4, the technique involves the patient contracting for 5-10 seconds while the therapist resists, followed by a rapid 10-second stretch (3-5 repetitions). A follow-up assessment will occur in Week 4. From Week 5 to 8, the same process continues with 5-8 repetitions, ending with a final assessment in Week 8.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

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