Effects of Cuevas Medek Exercises on Postural Control and Balance in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Cuevas Medek Exercises on postural control and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Children meeting the eligibility criteria will be randomly allocated into two groups receiving Cuevas Medek Exercises or conventional therapy. The outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention period to determine the effectiveness of the intervention.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 2
Maximum Age: 6
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
• GMFCS Level III to V
• Modified Ashworth Scale ≤ 2
• Able to follow simple commands
Locations
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Pakistan
Tehsil Headquarter Bhalwal
RECRUITING
Bhalwal
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad, PhD
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
03324390125
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-01-05
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-05-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 54
Treatments
Experimental: cuevas medek exercise
Children in this group will receive Cuevas Medek Exercises focusing on activation of postural responses and balance control through progressively challenging activities during the intervention period
Active_comparator: Conventional therapy
Children in this group will receive conventional physiotherapy including stretching, strengthening, and task-oriented activities aimed at improving postural control and balance
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University