Gentle Hands-On Therapy After Achilles Surgery for Cerebral Palsy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle hands-on technique (myofascial release) combined with standard physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy who recently had Achilles tendon surgery. The goal is to see if this helps improve movement and recovery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 5 years old.
- Your child has spastic cerebral palsy (stiff muscle type).
- Your child had Achilles tendon surgery in the past 3 months.
- Your child is medically stable and cleared to start physical therapy.
- You give permission for your child to take part in the study.
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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