Diving and pool exercises for muscle tightness in kids with cerebral palsy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether diving and swimming-type exercises can help reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement in young children with spastic cerebral palsy. It is for children ages 2 to 5 who have significant mobility challenges (GMFCS levels IV or V).
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 2 and 5 years old
- Child must have spastic cerebral palsy
- Child must be classified at GMFCS level IV or V (unable to walk independently)
- Child has not had Botox treatment or leg surgery in the last 3 months
- Child has not had a dorsal rhizotomy operation
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