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Effects of Task Oriented Training on Walking in Children With Cerebral Palsy
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Task oriented training and Conventional rehabilitation treatment for Cerebral Palsy. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of task oriented training (TOT) on walking and balance in children with spastic Cerebral Palsy (CP).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Task oriented training consisted of different functional tasks for lower limbs to improve balance and walk. Each task was given 5 minutes Tasks were progressed according to each child's performance. These progressions included increase of repetitions, speed and switching between the tasks. One hour practice of these tasks was advised for home plan
Conventional rehabilitation treatment includes mat activities and ROM of all limbs, Lower limb strengthening and stretching, walking, cycling. Each exercise was performed for 5 minutes. One hour practice of above exercises and thermotherapy for the spastic muscles advised for 10 minutes once a day at home was advised.