Effect of AO Training on Gross Motor Function in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Effect of Action Observation Training on Gross Motor Function in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

NCT06752226•Cairo University

Summary

The study was conducted to examine the impact of the action observation training (AOT) on gross motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Detailed Description

Thirty children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy aged from 4 to 7 years were randomly allocated into two groups of equal number; study group (A) and control group (B). Both groups received designed physical therapy program for 45 minutes, three times/ per week for two successive months. In addition, study group received action observation (AO) training for 30 minutes per session. All phases of gait cycle and functional ability of all children participating in both groups was assessed by kenovia software and gross motor function measure (GMFM) walking, running and jumping domain.

Eligibility

Age

4 - 7 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

•Age ranges from 4 - 7 years. Level Ι - Π according to Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS) (Appendix II).
•Grade 1, +1 and 2 of the Modified Ashworth Scale (Appendix III). Able to follow verbal commands and instructions.

Exclusion Criteria

•Significant visual or auditory impairments Structural or fixed soft tissue deformities of Lower extremities. Perception disorders. Botox injection in the lower extremity in the past 6 months.

Locations (1)

Faculty of physical therapy , Cairo university

Giza, Egypt

Key Dates

Start Date

May 27, 2023

Primary Completion Date

November 16, 2023

Completion Date

February 4, 2024

Last Updated

December 30, 2024

Enrollment

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

action observation trainingAOT refers to an observational practice that has been used extensively for the goal of motor programming and enhances motor learning and performance

OTHER