An observational study in Cerebral Palsy, Gait, Hemiplegic and Balance, sponsored by Gazi University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 6 Years to 18 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-12-31.
Sponsored by Gazi University · Observational
This study was planned to examine the effects of different focuses (external and internal focus)of attention on functional walking and balance in children with cerebral palsy. Individuals with CP between the ages of 6-18 will be included in the research. It was planned to include 24 individuals in total, 12 individuals in each group.
In the external focus of attention (EF), attention is directed to movement and an environmental stimulus. In the internal focus (IF), attention is directed directly to body movements. In revealing positive effects in external focus; Methods such as metaphor, analogy, imaginary objects, mental analogies can be used. Adopting an External focus of attention (focusing on the effects of movements on the object or environment), as opposed to an Internal focus of attention (focusing on body movements), has been found to significantly improve performance on a variety of tasks. Walking and balance are essential for activities of daily living and social participation; Therefore, it is often considered one of the most important activities in daily life. Walking and balance is an automatic rhythmic motor behavior controlled mostly by subcortical brain regions. Automaticity means that walking can be performed without requiring attention. Although it seems like a very simple activity, it is actually a very complex chain of movements in which the brain, spinal cord, muscles, bones and joints work together in coordination. However, movement, balance and gait disorders cause individuals with CP to spend more energy, deteriorate their mobility and decrease their independence. Although the beneficial effects of EF have not yet been demonstrated for every population, the constrained action hypothesis encourages the use of an EF for teaching motor skills. Looking at the literature, the effects of EF on the development of motor performance in children with cerebral palsy have not been examined. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effects of external focus of attention on gait and balance.
Individuals with CP between the ages of 6-18 will be included in the research. After the purpose and scope of the study are explained to all individuals and their families who agree to participate in the study, their families will be asked to read and sign the volunteering form. All individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly divided into 2 groups (external focus and internal focus). It was planned to include 24 individuals in total, 12 individuals in each group. The same evaluations will be made to all individuals participating in the study by a physiotherapist who is an expert in the field. In addition to conventional physiotherapy for 6 weeks, individuals will be included in an exercise program that focuses on external and internal attention for 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week. Evaluation of walking function will be done with the C-Mill Walking Training System. Balance function will be performed by standing on one leg, pediatric berg balance scale and functional reaching tests.Independence Pediatric Functional Independence Scale will be evaluated with.Trunk control, trunk control measurement scale will be evaluated with.
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Children with hemiparatic cerebral palsy between the ages of 6 and 18 will be included in the study.
In order to perceive the commands during the exercise, the children participating in the study must have a level of cognitive development to be cooperative.
Exclusion Criteria:
Exercise will be done for approximately 40 minutes, 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Ramps, obstacle jumping, stairs and tracks will be built to improve walking and balance functions. During exercises, attention is directed to movement and an environmental stimulus in the external focus of attention.
Other: Exercise
Exercise will be done for approximately 40 minutes, 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Ramps, obstacle jumping, stairs, and tracks will be built to improve walking and balance functions. In internal focus during exercises, attention is directed directly to body movements.
Other: Exercise
Exercise will be done for approximately 40 minutes, 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Ramps, obstacle jumping, stairs and tracks will be built to improve walking and balance functions. One group will be given external focus stimuli, the other group will be given internal focus stimuli.
Gait
Walking function will be evaluated twice with the C-Mill Walking Training System, before and at the end of treatment (6 weeks of treatment).
Time frame: 6 week
balance
Balance function will be evaluated twice, before and at the end of treatment (6 weeks of treatment), with the one-leg standing test and the functional reaching test.
Time frame: 6 week
Trunk control measurement scale
trunk control, trunk control measurement scale will be evaluated with.
Time frame: 6 week
Pediatric Functional Independence Scale
Independence, Pediatric Functional Independence Scale will be evaluated with.
Time frame: 6 week
pediatric berg balance scale
The Pediatric Balance Scale is a modified version of the Berg Balance Scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children.
Time frame: 6 week
Plan to share: No
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