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Effect of Nordic Walking Versus Treadmill Training on Gait Asymmetry in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
Children with hemiparesis show characteristic walking pattern resulting from weakness and spasticity on one side of the body. Nordic walking (NW) engages both the upper and lower body, which can help improve coordination and balance.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2027-09-01
Completion Date
2028-01-30
Last Updated
2026-09-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional physcial therapy program
both groups will recive 60 minuts physical therapy training
Nordic walking trining
the NW-group will recive gait training for 15 minutes using walking poles
treadmill trianing
the TM-group will recive gait training for 15 minutes using treadmill device