Pully exercise for managing muscle stiffness
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether special pulley-based exercises can reduce muscle stiffness (spasticity) in children. Children with mild spasticity (grade 1 on a standard scale) who can follow instructions may participate.
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Who can take part
- Your child has a muscle stiffness level of 1 on the Modified Ashworth Scale (a measure of spasticity).
- Your child can understand and follow simple instructions.
- Your child does not have any fixed joint deformities.
- Your child has no vision or hearing problems.
- Your child has no problems with perception or thinking (cognitive skills).
- Your child is available for a 3-month physical therapy program with evaluations before and after.
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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