Horizontal vs. vertical arm exercises for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two types of arm and hand exercises (horizontal vs. vertical movements) for children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. It aims to see which type helps improve upper body function the most.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 5 and 8 years old.
- Has bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.
- Can walk without help (Level I or II on the Gross Motor Function scale).
- Has mild to moderate muscle stiffness (Grade 1 or 1+ on the Modified Ashworth Scale).
- Has good use of both hands (Level I or II on the Bimanual Fine Motor Function scale).
- Has full trunk control (sits upright without support).
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