Dual Task Training With Vestibular Stimulation in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Dual Task Training With Vestibular Stimulation in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Dual task training enhances gross motor function, reduce fatigue and minimize cognitive motor interference in children with diplegic cerebral palsy by promoting neuroplasticity and improving dual task processing. Vestibular stimulation improve balance triggering the vestibulospinal reflex, which play a key role in maintaining posture and reducing the risk of fall. Integrating dual task training with vestibular stimulation can provide a more holistic rehabilitation strategy by enhancing balance and posture stability through improved vestibular system activation, supporting motor and cognitive coordination by challenging the brain to handle tasks concurrently, and boosting functional mobility by mimicking everyday situations that require divided attention. This RCT evaluates its effectiveness in optimizing motor-cognitive integration, functional mobility and endurance compared to conventional motor training approaches.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of diplegic cerebral palsy (confirmed by physician/therapist).
Age between 6-12 years.
Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels II-III.
Ability to walk with or without assistive devices.
Stable medical condition for the past 6 months.
Parental/guardian consent to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
Botulinum toxin injections within the past 6 months.
Severe uncontrolled epilepsy or other uncontrolled medical conditions.
Severe cognitive impairment preventing ability to follow instructions.
Significant visual, auditory, or vestibular disorders unrelated to cerebral palsy.
Participation in another interventional clinical study within the last 3 months.