Assessment of the Short Effects of Taping on the Foot, Knee, and Hip Regions on Balance Skills in Children With Mildly Affected Cerebral Palsy

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Our study aims to determine which of ankle correction, quadriceps facilitation, and gluteus maximus facilitation taping provides a better immediate effect on balance skills in children with mildly affected cerebral palsy. Children whose parents have given consent for the study will undergo three different taping applications with a one-week interval. After each taping application, a 15-minute waiting period will be observed, followed by balance assessment using the Wii Balance System with eyes open and closed.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 4
Maximum Age: 15
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Having a diagnosis of bilateral spastic type cerebral palsy (CP),

• Age between 4-15 years,

• Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) level 1-2,

• Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level 1-2,

• Volunteering to participate in the study.

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
RECRUITING
Bolu
Contact Information
Primary
Seda Ayaz Taş, Phd
seda.ayaztas@ibu.edu.tr
+90 549 545 80 40
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-01-21
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 28
Treatments
Case Group
In the Single Group, three different taping applications will be performed.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Abant Izzet Baysal University

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