Effect of Delorme Resistance Exercises Versus Treadmill Training in Cerebral Palsy

Effect of Delorme Resistance Exercises Versus Treadmill Training on Locomotor Abilities in Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is one of the most important source of disability among children and its incidence is almost 3.6 in thousand live births.Children with Cerebral Palsy presents with ambulatory difficulties.The current study highlights the effect of treadmill training as compared to DeLorme resistance exercises on locomotor activities in cerebral palsy child.The present study would add to the clinical knowledge of physical therapists by promoting the implementation of treadmill training and DeLorme resistance exercises for this prevalent pediatric neurodevelopmental disorder. The study would decrease the burden of disease among community and enhance the social participation of cerebral palsy children. This in turn would improve the quality of living of these disabling diseased children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children with Gross Motor Functional Scale Level II and III
• Ability to understand commands and directions
• Diplegic type of cerebral palsy
• Children who had undergone bilateral Tendon of Achilles Lengthening procedure 3 to 6 months post-operatively

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children presenting with other types of Cerebral Palsy
• Children with audiovisual impairment that can hinder the treatment
• leg length discrepancy greater than 2 cm,
• Fixed contractures, joint instability and associated cardiovascular condition.