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Effects of Mirror Therapy on Lower Extremity in CP Children

RecruitingNAAges 6 Years - 12 YearsAllRiphah International University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

A non-progressive condition that harms the developing brain both during and after birth is cerebral palsy (CP). It is a multifaceted syndrome marked by abnormalities in movement and posture, along with concomitant sensory-motor, cognitive, and behavioral impairments and seizures. CP can be divided into three types based on neurological classification: spastic, athetoid, and ataxic, impairments in motor skills and posture are hallmarks of cerebral palsy. Various strategies have been employed in motor skill improvement interventions. One of them, mirror-mediated treatment, works by stimulating mirror neurons in a specific region of the brain cortex. Mirror-mediated therapy involves the patient observing movement of his or her own limb reflected in a mirror, which activates mirror neurons. The application of mirror treatment improved gait capacity by elevating physical perception and balanc

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 6-12 years. * Motor tone of effected lower extremity is 1 to 2 according to modified Ashworth scale. * Patient with enough cognition to understand and follow instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with any other neurological illness affecting their lower extremities (e.g., MS, Parkinson's, peripheral neuropathy). * Patients with prior fractures of the lower limb (ankle or foot). * Patients with other forms of musculoskeletal diseases such as severe arthritis, ankle surgery, leg length difference.
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What it tests

  • Mirror therapy
  • conventional therapy
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Where

1 site
Riphah International University
Lahore, Pakistan
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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