Weight-bearing exercises with electrical stimulation for children with hemiplegia
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This study tests whether combining weight-bearing exercises with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (a mild electrical current that helps muscles move) can improve balance and everyday functional abilities in children aged 6–10 who have hemiplegic cerebral palsy (weakness on one side of the body). It may help improve mobility and independence.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 10 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (one side of the body is affected).
- Your child has mild spasticity (muscle tightness) in the legs.
- Your child is able to walk without help or with minimal help (GMFCS levels I or II).
- Your child can follow simple instructions.
- Your child has not had botox injections in the legs in the past 6 months, no leg surgery in the past year, and no epilepsy, vision or hearing problems, or skin sensitivity.
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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