Effect of the Dynamic Orthotic Garment on Postural Control, and Endurance in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate the effect of dynamic orthotic garments (Thera togs) on foot pressure distribution, postural control, and endurance in children with spastic diplegic CP.

Patients and methods

This is a single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial involving 34 (8-10 years) with spastic diplegic CP. The control group received conventional physical therapy (CPT), whereas the study group received CPT in addition to wearing TheraTogs. We recorded foot pressure distribution, trunk control measurement scale, trunk position sense, Pediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBS), and six-minute walking distance (6MWD).

Results

Both groups showed improvement. The study group had significant improvement in foot pressure distribution (p-value 0.003, 0.001, <0.001 for forefoot, midf

SUBMITTER: Emara HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10838099 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature