Effects of Functional Exercise Program With Strength Load and Resistance in Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy

This research project is a randomized controlled trial designed to analyze the effects of a functional exercise program with strength and resistance load in adolescents with CP specifically classified at levels III and IV of the GMFCS scale. The study will include around 40 participants aged 10 to 18 years, randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will perform functional exercises with progressive strength and resistance load, adjusted based on heart rate. The control group will perform the same functional exercises but without any load. The protocol includes 36 sessions over 18 weeks, with evaluations at three key time points: before the intervention, at the end of the protocol, and six months post-intervention. The primary outcomes include functional percentile within the GMFCS, quality of life asperceived by patients and caregivers, and participation in daily environments. The study will adhere to CONSORT guidelines and the Declaration of Helsinki and has been reviewed by an ethics committee.