Correlation Between Body Mass Index, Selective Motor Control and Functional Ability in Children With CP

Correlation Between Body Mass Index, Selective Motor Control, Spasticity and Functional Ability in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

PURPOSE:

To investigate the correlations between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia.

BACKGROUND:

Cerebral palsy is primarily a disorder of movement and posture

HYPOTHESES:

There is no correlation between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia.

RESEARCH QUESTION:

Is there a correlation between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia?

This is an observational correlational study. SCALE will be used to assess selective motor control of lower extremity. GMFM-88 and WEE FIM will be used to assess functional ability. MAS will be used to assess degree of spasticity

Inclusion Criteria:

• spastic diplegic CP, age from 6 to 9 years, able to follow verbal commands or instructions during testing procedures, 1+ and 2 according to Modified Ashworth scale (MAS), (GMFCS E&R) selected Level II , III.

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients who had contractures or fixed deformities related to the joints of the lower limbs, injection with Botulinium toxin or any orthopaedic surgery in lower limbs within one year before study,