Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Plyometric training includes muscle contraction that moves rapidly from the eccentric to the concentric phase of movement while using proper biomechanics. It is an effective neuromuscular stimulus that can improve motor functions of children with cerebral palsy. In plyometric training, muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power.
Commercially available video games have been used for a wide range of clinical populations with generally positive clinical outcomes. They have been shown to be active enough to provide an increase in energy expenditure and physical activity in children with cerebral palsy. Furthermore, an early case study showed improvements in visual-perceptual processing, balance, and mobility in a child with cerebral palsy.
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wii group | Experimental | Children in this group will receive a designed physical therapy and occupational therapy programs |
|
| plyometric group | Experimental | Children in this group will receive a designed physical therapy and occupational therapy programs and plyometric training |
|
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational therapy | Other | Both groups received a designed occupational therapy program for 30 minutes |
|
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Upper extremity function | The quality of upper extremity skill test is a reliable and valid tool used to measure the motor function in children with cerebral palsy. The total scores for each domain percentage score range from zero to 100% | after 3 months of treatment |
| Hand grip strength | The hand held dynamometer (Patterson Medical, Warrenville, IL, USA) is a valid and reliable tool to assess grip strength. Each child performs three trials and the mean will be recorded in kilogram for statistical analysis. | after 3 months of treatment |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Range of motion | An electronic goniometer will be used for the measurements of ROM of the affected upper limb in order to accurately track progress in a rehabilitation program. Shoulder flexion and abduction, elbow extension, forearm supination and wrist extension will be measured for all children before and after treatment | after 3 months of treatment |
Not provided
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
- severe uncontrolled seizures;
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| walaa A El-nabie, Phd | Cairo university, faculty of physical therapy | Study Chair |
| Hazem A Ali, Phd | Cairo university, faculty of physical therapy | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university | Giza | Giza Governorate | Egypt |
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002547 | Cerebral Palsy |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001925 | Brain Damage, Chronic |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
Not provided
Not provided
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009788 | Occupational Therapy |
| D059385 | Plyometric Exercise |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012046 | Rehabilitation |
| D000359 | Aftercare |
| D003266 | Continuity of Patient Care |
| D005791 | Patient Care |
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Plyometric training | Other | The designed plyometric training program basically focuses on upper extremity strength training and is developed according to the guidelines of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. |
|
| Wii training | Other | The dose of Wii training was 40 minutes, three times a week for 12 weeks which is an interactive motion-based device. |
|
| Selective motor control | Test of arm selective control, a valid and reliable tool, will be used to measure selectivity of upper extremity with total score for each upper extremity is 16 and 32 for both tested upper extremities. | after 3 months of treatment |
| D013812 |
| Therapeutics |
| D005081 | Exercise Therapy |
| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
| D064797 | Physical Conditioning, Human |
| D015444 | Exercise |
| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| D009068 | Movement |
| D009142 | Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena |
| D055687 | Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena |