Comprehensive Hand Repetation Intensive Strength Training on Upper Limb in Children With Cerebral Palsy
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- Where
- Lahore, PakistanSee the site
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- Are you between 6 and 12 years old?
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Where in Pakistan
- Riphah International UniversityLahore, PakistanContact: Imran Amjad, PhDTaking people
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- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT06748235
- Record updated
- 27 December 2024
- Original description
Hemiplegia is the medical term for paralysis of one side of the body This means their shoulder; arm, hand, leg and foot are all completely paralyzed.. It results in muscular wasting on the affected side, impairs gait, reduces motor abilities, and causes instability and a loss of grasping capacity. The patient\'s quality of life is impacted by hemiplegia because it impairs brain and spinal cord functions Hemiplegic cerebral palsy is the type of cerebral palsy in which there is absolutely no use of one side of the body. This means their shoulder; arm, hand, leg and foot are all completely paralyzed. Hemiplegia in infants and children is a type of Cerebral Palsy that results from damage to the part (hemisphere) of the brain that controls muscle movements. This damage may occur before, during or shortly after birth. The term hemiplegia means that the paralysis is on one vertical half of the body.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Comprehensive Hand Repetition Intensive Strength Training on Upper LIMB Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Hemiplegia is the medical term for paralysis of one side of the body This means their shoulder; arm, hand, leg and foot are all completely paralyzed.. It results in muscular wasting on the affected side, impairs gait, reduces motor abilities, and causes instability and a loss of grasping capacity. The patient\'s quality of life is impacted by hemiplegia because it impairs brain and spinal cord functions Hemiplegic cerebral palsy is the type of cerebral palsy in which there is absolutely no use of one side of the body. This means their shoulder; arm, hand, leg and foot are all completely paralyzed. Hemiplegia in infants and children is a type of Cerebral Palsy that results from damage to the part (hemisphere) of the brain that controls muscle movements. This damage may occur before, during or shortly after birth. The term hemiplegia means that the paralysis is on one vertical half of the body.
Inclusion: Ages 6 to 12 years will be included; Both genders will be included; GMFCS I and II; Children who have normal communication skills and cognitive functions will be included.
Exclusion: Children having damage to the musculoskeletal system including fracture of the upper limb and contracture will be excluded; Children who have undergone the administration of medicine influencing muscular strength and spasticity will be excluded.