Plyometric training for strength and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of exercise called plyometric training (jumping and hopping) can improve strength, movement control, and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. It may help children who have mild spasticity and can walk on their own.
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Who can take part
- Child must be diagnosed with hemiplegic cerebral palsy by a doctor.
- Child must be between 6 and 10 years old.
- Child must have mild spasticity (grade 1 or 1+ on the Modified Ashworth Scale).
- Child must be able to walk with or without help (Gross Motor Function level I or II).
- Child must be able to follow simple instructions and cooperate during activities.
- No surgery or Botox injections in the leg in the past 6 months to 1 year, and no uncontrolled seizures or hearing/vision problems.
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