Effect of Functional Training on Motor Performance

Effect of Functional Strength Training From Plantigrade Foot Position on Motor Performance in Children With Diplegia

The functional strength training is mainly dealt with anti-gravity muscles and aiming at maximal carry over in day to day activities. The functional strength training can be given using resistance and it may be gravity, body weight, resistance bands and free weights. The exercises are specific to the muscle or muscle groups recruited during the functional activities

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ranged from 7 to 10 years old.
2. The degree of spasticity ranged from grade 1 to 2 hypertonia according to Modified Ashwarth Scale (MAS)
3. Level II and III on GMFCS-ER
4. They were able to understand and follow verbal instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1- visual or auditory problems. 2- Orthopedic surgery in the lower limb in the last 12 months before the study. 3- Fixed deformities in joints and bones of lower limbs. 4- Botox injection in the last six months before the study. 5- Children with any special medications affecting muscle functions (anti-spastic drugs).