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Effects of Hand Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremity on Balance and Coordination in Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
Ataxic cerebral palsy is an abnormal movement or posture pattern accompanied by a loss of coordinated muscle action, resulting in movements that lack proper force, rhythm, or accuracy. Ataxic CP is classified into cerebellar ataxia and ataxic diplegia. In Cerebellar Ataxia, the cerebellum is hypo-plastic or malformed which impairs the integration of brain signals required for coordinating coordinated movement and balance. This study aimed to determine the effect of HABIT-ILE on the balance and coordination of children with cerebellar ataxic cerebral palsy.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 15 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
23
Start Date
2024-04-10
Completion Date
2024-12-01
Last Updated
2024-10-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Hand Arm Bimanual Intensive therapy including lower extremity (HABIT-ILE)
HABIT-ILE is continuous intervention applied for 50-90 hours over two weeks. We will design the activities based on the findings of the initial assessments (T0) and the customized functional goals that were previously discussed with the parents (e.g., drinking on one\'s own without spilling, using one hand to hold a book while turning pages with the other, removing a t-shirt, etc.). HABIT-ILE activities are presented as games and the whole environment is arranged in such a way that children perceive the therapy as fun. Progression of difficulty depend upon success in performance of current level. Specific bi-manual activities are selected on basis of child's motor abilities, age and interest.
Locations (1)
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Pakistan