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| faculty of physical therapy | Registry Identifier | P.T.REC/012/004585 |
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The goal of this observational study is to investigate the correlation between BMI and balance and gross motor capacities in children with spastic diplegia. The main question it aims to answer is:
Is there a correlation between BMI, balance disturbances and gross motor capacity in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy? Researchers compared between results of biodex balance system , GMFM and BMI measures participants stood on biodex balance platform for balance measurement and performed Gross Motor Function Measurement items for gross motor capacities assessment
Spastic diplegia is the most common type of CP that results in problems with posture, balance, as well as gait control. For children suffering from spastic diplegic CP, balance problems provide a significant difficulty since they make it difficult for them to achieve and maintain balance . Additionally, they commonly demonstrate delayed development of gross motor function that has been connected to functional outcomes, such as daily living tasks . The prevalence of obesity in the CP population has risen over the last decade from 7.7 to 16.5 %. . Obesity is associated with health risks and difficulties in balance and walking. this cross-sectional-correlation study was conducted at the Outpatient Clinic at the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University. The study included 104 diplegic children aged from 5-10 years, 53 in normal weight group and 51 in overweight group. Dynamic balance was evaluated by overall stability index (OSI) in biodex balance system and gross motor capacities (GMC) were evaluated by standing &walking dimensions in GMFM
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| group 1 | normal weight group , 53 participants BMI , balance , and gross motor capacities were assessed for each participant | ||
| group 2 | overweight and obese group , 51 participants BMI , balance , and gross motor capacities were assessed for each participant |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| BMI | Standardized height-weight measuring scale for measurement of weight and height, to be able to calculate BMI Growth charts were used to plot BMI and age separately for girls and boys. Then, each subject was given a percentile and put into one of two categories: normal (5th to 85th percentile) and overweight, obese (85th and above percentile). | 9 months |
| balance assessment | Biodex balance system SD with movable platform was used .The overall stability index (OSI) will be measured as indicator of dynamic balance. The higher the OSI values, the lower the dynamic balance stability. Bilateral stance (standing on both legs), eyes open, stability level 5 (12 is the most stable level), and three repeated trials (for more accuracy) for 20 seconds (test time for each trial) were the test conditions | 9 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| gross motor capacities | GMC assessed by using dimensions D and E of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) which measures respectively activities in standing, and walking, running, and jumping. . A 4-point scale was used and scores were expressed as percentages | 9 months |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Children selected according to the following criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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children with spastic diplegia aged from 5 to 10 years old
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| khaled A Mamdouh | Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University | Principal Investigator |
| Hoda A Eltalawy | Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University | Study Director |
| Radwa s Abdulrahman | Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Lamis Neyazy | Giza | Egypt |
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| ID | Term |
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| C537945 | Cerebral palsy, spastic, diplegic |
| D009765 | Obesity |
| ID | Term |
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| D050177 | Overweight |
| D044343 | Overnutrition |
| D009748 | Nutrition Disorders |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
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| D001835 |
| Body Weight |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |