Tape or electrical stimulation for ankle stiffness in CP
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial compares kinesiotaping (a special stretchy tape) to functional electrical stimulation (mild electrical pulses to muscles) for treating equinus deformity (walking on tiptoes) in children with cerebral palsy. It aims to see which method helps improve ankle movement and walking better.
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Who can take part
- You are 4 to 10 years old
- You have been diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy (affects both legs more than arms)
- You have mild to moderate muscle tightness (rated 1 or 1+ on the Modified Ashworth Scale)
- You can walk independently, though you might have some difficulty (GMFCS level I or II)
- You have not had any orthopedic surgeries, and no Botox injections in your legs in the past 6 months
- You do not have fixed joint deformities, vision or hearing problems, seizures, or heart conditions that would interfere with treatment
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