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Effectiveness of Ankle Foot Orhoses on Spinal Posture and Balance in Cerebral Palsy

NCT06473363 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 25

Last updated 2024-06-25

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Summary

Background: Evidence on the effect of Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) on spinal posture which is very important for postural control, is insufficient.The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of AFO in spinal posture, balance and lower extremity functional skills in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP).

Methods: This study was conducted using a repeated-measures design. 25 children with CP aged 6-17 years were included. Children were classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), Manual Skills Classification System (MACS) and Communication Function Classification System (CFCS). Spinal postures with Spinal Mouse (SM), balance and lower extremity functional skills were evaluated using the Pediatric Berg Balance Scale, Pediatric Functional Reach and Timed Up \& Go Test twice with AFO and barefoot.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Balance
  • Posture Disorders in Children

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Abant Izzet Baysal University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-01-03
Primary Completion
2024-01-07
Completion
2024-02-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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