Predictors of Range of Motion and Balance Abnormalities in Children Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

Predictors of Range of Motion and Balance Abnormalities in Children Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

1. To better understand the factors that contribute to ROM abnormalities in children diagnosed with CP.
2. To describe the distribution of primary (muscle tone and postural stability)and secondary impairments (ROM and functional muscle strength) across the gross motor spectrum measured by GMFCS scores.
3. To evaluate the effects of primary and secondary impairments on gross functional outcome in children with spastic CP.
4. To find any possible correlation between clinical variables.

Inclusion Criteria:

• only children with clinical diagnosis of cerebral palsy , who were receiving physiotherapy services at the paediatric out-patient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University for a minimum of six months regularly.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children were excluded if they had one or more of the following: behavioral issues, a history of persistent heart or chest disease, significant visual or auditory impairment, botulinum toxin injection at last six months prior to the study.