WBV on Fascicle Lenght and Knee Joint Angle in CP

Efficacy of Whole Body Vibration on Fascicle Length and Joint Angle in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

This study investigates the effects of WBV on fascicle length, knee joint angle and function in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

to study the effect of WBV on fascicle length, knee joint angle and function in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages varied from four to six years of both sex
• hemiplegic CP children, were suffering from knee joint flexion deformity due to hamstring muscles tightness
• Level I and II motor function, according to the Growth Motor Function Classification System (GMFC) expanded and revised
• Degree of spasticity ranged from 1 to 2 according to modified Ashworth scale
• All children received neuro-developmental techniques

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other causes of knee flexion deformities
• Previous history of orthopedic surgery in knee joint
• Visual or auditory problems
• Seizures
• Sensory or perceptual deficits
• Any acute illness at the time of collection of data.