Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Risk of Falling in Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic Children
The purpose of this study was to determine: * If there is an effect of transcranial direct current stimulation in improvement the functional balance in CP spastic hemiplegic children. * If there are any changes in risk of falling in CP spastic hemiplegic children or not.
• Age range between 8-12 years old.
• Classified on levels II and III of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) (Palisiano et al.,1997).
• the ability to walk without the assistance of another individual for at least 12 months prior to the onset of the study, regardless of whether a gait-assistance device was needed (GMFCS level III) or not (GMFCS level II).
• (Pediatric Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test 'TUGT') and acceptance of the TDCS procedure.
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• Parent or guardian consent obtained