Improvement of Pulmonary Function in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsied Children by Using Hydrotherapy and Aerobic Exercises
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood. Respiratory muscle weakness and a low upper to lower chest diameter ratio are common respiratory dysfunction manifestations in those children which negatively affect their quality of life..
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 8
Maximum Age: 16
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Ages ranged from 8 to 16 years.
• Belonged to levels I to II of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
• Spasticity ranged from grade 1 to grade 1+ according to Modified Ashwarth Scale. - Able to walk, no impairment of sensation or other neurological or psychological problems.
• Clinically and medically stable and able to understand and follow the instructions
Locations
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Egypt
Ragaee Saeed Mahmoud
RECRUITING
Giza
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-10-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-01-20
Participants
Target number of participants: 3
Treatments
Experimental: Conventional physical therapy group
Strengthening exercises, stretching exercises for the weak and tightened muscles respectively, facilitation of equilibrium and protective reactions and breathing exercises in form of Deep breathing, Diaphragmatic breathing and Pursed lip breathing exercises
Experimental: Hydrotherapy and conventional physical therapy group
Strengthening exercises, stretching exercises for the weak and tightened muscles respectively, facilitation of equilibrium and protective reactions and breathing exercises in form of Deep breathing, Diaphragmatic breathing and Pursed lip breathing exercises in addition to hydrotherapy
Experimental: Aerobic exercise and conventional physical therapy group
Strengthening exercises, stretching exercises for the weak and tightened muscles respectively, facilitation of equilibrium and protective reactions and breathing exercises in form of Deep breathing, Diaphragmatic breathing and Pursed lip breathing exercises in addition to aerobic exercise
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Sponsors
Leads: South Valley University