Core Stabalization and Rebound Therapy and CP

Effect of Core Stabalization Versus Rebound Therapy on Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy

the study aims to compare the effect of core stabalization and rebound therapy on balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy

PURPOSE:

To compare the effect of core stabilization and rebound therapy on balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy

BACKGROUND:

Cerebral palsy is primarily a disorder of movement and posture

HYPOTHESES:

There is no significant difference between core stabilization and rebound therapy on balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

RESEARCH QUESTION:

Is there a significant difference between core stabilization and rebound therapy on balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy?

Inclusion Criteria:

• children diagnosed with spastic hemiplegic CP.
• Their chronological age ranged from 5 to 8 years,
• able to follow verbal commands or instructions during testing procedures,
• degree of spasticity in affected lower limbs ranged between1 to 1+ according to Modified Ashworth scale (MAS),
• they are able to understand and follow instructions given to them,

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children who had significant visual or auditory problems that may interfere with testing, - ---- 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 6m before study,
• children who were suffering from cardiopulmonary problems or epilepsy.