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Effect of Coordinative Locomotor Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad
Summary
Cerebral palsy is a brain disorder that affects how children move their bodies. Children with spastic hemiplegic CP have stiffness on one side of the body, making it hard to walk and balance. This study will test a special exercise program called Coordinative Locomotor Training (CLT). CLT uses running and skating movements to train both arms and legs to work together. The investigator want to see if CLT works better than regular physiotherapy for improving coordination and balance in participants. Half of the children will do CLT, and the other half will do regular exercises. The investogar will measure their balance and walking ability before and after 4 weeks of training.
Official title: Effect of Coordinative Locomotor Training as Compared to Conventional Physio Therapy in Improving Interlimb Coordination and Dynamic Balance Among Children With Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
38
Start Date
2026-02-15
Completion Date
2026-07-01
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Coordinative Locomotor Training
Participants perform PNF sprinter pattern (flexion/adduction/external rotation on one side with extension/abduction/internal rotation on the opposite side) and skater pattern (reciprocal upper and lower limb movements). Exercises are done for 3 sets of 5 reps, 10-sec holds, 30 min/session, 3x/week for 4 weeks.
Conventional Physiotherapy
rotational exercises (5 min), then passive stretching of hamstrings, quadriceps, and ankle plantarflexors combined with resistance training using elastic bands (15 min).
Locations (1)
The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan