Effects of Vestibular Stimulation in Addition to Conventional Physiotherapy in Improving Gross Motor Function and Mobility in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Effects of Vestibular Stimulation in Addition to Conventional Physiotherapy in Improving Gross Motor Function and Mobility in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

This was a RCT to determine and compare the effects of vestibular stimulation in addition to conventional physical therapy on gross motor function and mobility in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.

In this RCT , Experimental Group received Vestibular Stimulation along with Conventional therapy. Control Group received Conventional physiotherapy alone.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Participants with age limit of 6-12 years

  • Diagnosed cases of Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy by Pediatric neurologist
  • Both genders (male/female)
  • Participants with GMFCS Level I-III
  • Participants with Grade I spasticity, Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) • Participants able to understand and follow basic commands.

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Children with history of vestibular disorders, epileptic fits or uncontrolled seizures from past six months

  • Children with any surgical procedure of the spine or lower limbs or Botox treatment in the last 6 months
  • Children with any visual or hearing impairment
  • Children having any fixed deformity, contracture or fracture limiting participation in therapy
  • Patients having VP shunt