Effect of Specially Designed Balance Board on Standing Balance in Children With Diplegic Cererbral Palsy

Effect of Specially Designed Balance Board on Standing Balance in Children With Diplegic Cererbral Palsy

This was done to:

1. To determine the effect of a specially designed balance board on balance ability.
2. To determine the effect of the traditional balance training program on balance ability.
3. To compare between the effect of a specially designed balance board and the traditional balance training program on balance ability.

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often experience abnormal posture, loss of motor control, and poor trunk control, leading to limitations in daily activities. Improving balance abilities is crucial for maintaining equilibrium in sensory environments. Vestibular stimulation can help develop feed-forward mechanisms and new functional skills. This study aims to improve balance abilities in children with diplegic CP, explore the impact of balance boards on vestibular and hand function, and assist mothers in their child's improvement.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Their ages ranged from 4 to 8 years old.
2. The degree of spasticity ranged from grade 1 or 1+ according to Modified Ashworth Scale
3. They were at level I or II on gross motor function classification scale.
4. They were able to follow verbal command or instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

Children were excluded if they had one of the following :

1. Fixed deformities of lower limbs.
2. Visual or auditory problems.
3. History of surgical interference in lower limbs less than six months.
4. Botulinum toxin injections to the lower limb during the previous 4 months.
5. Mental retardation.
6. Fixed deformity