Effect of Physical Activity Intervention Children With Spastic Diplegia After Resistance Training

Effect of Physical Activity Intervention on Mobility Changes and Participation for School-Age Children With Spastic Diplegia and After Resistance Training

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a 6-month physical activity intervention program on mobility and participation after the termination of a 6-week functional strengthening program for school-age children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. The primary outcomes are gross motor function, participation, and physical activity behavior.

Inclusion Criteria:

• children with spastic diplegia, aged 6 to 12 year-old, and Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level between I to III
• able to stand up from a chair independently and maintain standing for more than 2 seconds without falling
• able to answer questionnaire designed for school-age children
• able to follow verbal instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

• have orthopedic surgery, selective dorsal rhizotomy, or use of a baclofen pump within 6 months
• have orthopedic problems or other medical conditions preventing the child from joining the resistance exercise program, such as obvious LE joint contractures, uncontrolled epilepsy, or cardiopulmonary problems
• hearing loss or using hearing aid