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Effects of Hydrotherapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn the effects of hydrotherapy in children with cerebral palsy. It aims to answer if hydrotherapy is affective on balance and selective motor control of the children with cerebral palsy.
Official title: Evaluation of the Effects of Hydrotherapy on Balance and Selective Motor Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2025-01-22
Completion Date
2025-12-15
Last Updated
2025-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Group (water-based and conventional exercise)
Patients in the study group will undergo individualized water-based exercises (including standing, balance, weight shifting, breathing exercises, range of motion, stretching, and strengthening exercises) under the supervision of an experienced physiotherapist, 2-3 times per week for six weeks. Additionally, routine conventional exercises will be continued daily for six weeks.
control group (conventional exercise)
Patients in the control group will continue passive, active, active-assisted, or resistance-based upper and lower extremity conventional exercises appropriate to their functional level and muscle strength. They will be instructed to perform these exercises 2-3 times per week, with each session lasting no more than 45 minutes, for six weeks.
Locations (1)
GaziosmanpasaTREH
Istanbul, Gaziosmanpasa, Turkey (Türkiye)