Trunk therapy in children with spastic cerebral palsy
This study looks at how special trunk (core) exercises or positioning affect movement and muscle control in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). It may help families understand which trunk-focused interventions improve function and comfort.
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Who can take part
- Your child has bilateral spastic cerebral palsy related to early brain injury from prematurity complications
- Your child is between ages 4 and 12
- Your child has not had botulinum toxin injections in the last 6 months or certain spine/nerve surgery in the last 12 months
- Your child can sit with support-free balance for at least 10 seconds
- Your child can clearly show pain, fear, or discomfort so the team can keep them comfortable
- Your child’s scoliosis is mild (curve less than 20 degrees), and they have not tried hippotherapy in the last 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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