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Fascial Manipulation in Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation

RecruitingNAAges 7 Years - 14 YearsAllOrton Orthopaedic Hospital
NCT06837025 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of the study is to investigate the potential additional benefits of a relatively new physiotherapy method, fascial manipulation, in the rehabilitation of movement difficulties or other problems caused by CP (cerebral palsy). A physiotherapist specialized in fascial manipulation specifically treats the muscle fascia, which plays a central role in the problems associated with CP. Fascial manipulation feels just like a massage but does not hurt. The purpose of the study is to determine how physiotherapeutic rehabilitation methods should be further developed in Finland and elsewhere. Fascial manipulation was originally developed in Italy and is used to treat many musculoskeletal problems. There have been few studies on the effectiveness of fascial manipulation in the context of CP problems. It is important to obtain more research evidence, which is why conducting this study is c

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 7-14 years * GMFCS level 2-3 * Good cooperation * Family living in the Helsinki metropolitan area Exclusion Criteria: * The child has previously received fascia manipulation by a Stecco-trained therapist or other fascia treatment (if done within the last 6 months) * Surgeries on the lower limbs (if done within the last 12 months) * Electrical stimulation treatments (if done within the last 3 months) * Botox treatments on the lower limbs (if done within the last 6 months) * Reduced cognitive level * Severe visual impairment (unable to perform the walking test) * Other illnesses: psychological or other serious illness
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What it tests

  • Fascial manipulation
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Where

1 site
Helsinki University Hospital
Helsinki, Finland
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