Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-06-01
2021-09-08
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Group A (Halliwick method group)
Under water exercise program according to halliwick concept which will be applied as three sessions per week for three successive months. Underwater exercises will be performed under the supervision of a certified aquatic therapist. This practitioner will instruct the child in proper techniques for performing exercises while ensuring child's safety by using flotation devices, body boards or float belts when necessary. Also the pool where the children will perform underwater exercises will be equipped with ramps, chair lifts, stairs, and handrails to facilitate a child's ability to access the pool.
Aquatic Halliwick method
The Halliwick Concept is a detailed swimming programme based on the scientific principles of body mechanics and the properties of water intended to educate individuals with special needs to be water safe and to move independently in the water as much as possible (Lambeck \& Stanat 2001a).The programme consists of 10 specific progressive stages that are achieved without the use of floatation devices (Lambeck \& Stanat 2001b).
Group B (conventional physical therapy group)
Conventional selected exercise program for 60 minutes , three sessions per week for three successive months aiming to improve the motor functions of the children in form of: (1) Neuro-developmental technique, (2) Back and abdominal exercises, (3) improving postural responses, (4) Flexibility exercises, (5) Strengthening exercise (particularly knee extensors, hip abductors and the ankle dorsi-flexors muscles) and (6) Improving standing, weight transfer and shift and finally facilitation of normal walking pattern .
Conventional physical therapy
Conventional selected exercise program for 60 minutes ,3 session per week for 3 successive months aiming to improve the motor functions of the children in form of: (1) Neuro-developmental technique, (2) Back and abdominal exercises to improve postural control and correct spinal deformities (3) improving postural responses, (4) Flexibility exercises of the soft tissue (5) Strengthening exercise (particularly knee extensors, hip abductors and the ankle dorsi-flexors muscles and (6) Improving standing, weight transfer and shift and finally facilitation of normal walking pattern .
Interventions
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Aquatic Halliwick method
The Halliwick Concept is a detailed swimming programme based on the scientific principles of body mechanics and the properties of water intended to educate individuals with special needs to be water safe and to move independently in the water as much as possible (Lambeck \& Stanat 2001a).The programme consists of 10 specific progressive stages that are achieved without the use of floatation devices (Lambeck \& Stanat 2001b).
Conventional physical therapy
Conventional selected exercise program for 60 minutes ,3 session per week for 3 successive months aiming to improve the motor functions of the children in form of: (1) Neuro-developmental technique, (2) Back and abdominal exercises to improve postural control and correct spinal deformities (3) improving postural responses, (4) Flexibility exercises of the soft tissue (5) Strengthening exercise (particularly knee extensors, hip abductors and the ankle dorsi-flexors muscles and (6) Improving standing, weight transfer and shift and finally facilitation of normal walking pattern .
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* The degree of spasticity will be determined as grade two or less according to modified Ashworth scale
* Their age will range from five to nine years
* Intelligence quotient score \> 35 (no worse than moderate intellectual disability) as assessed via Wechsler test scales
* No severe psychosocial or behavioral problems, such high aggression or risk of self-harm.
Exclusion Criteria
* botulinum toxin injections or surgery performed less than 90 days before enrollment
* severe visual or auditory impairment
* uncontrollable epilepsy (defined as the occurrence of seizures despite the use of at least one antiepileptic drug)
* open wounds
* children with a psychiatric disorder
* cognitive disorders evaluated by the pediatric evaluation of disability inventory
* uncontrolled epilepsy
* active infection
* severe cardiopulmonary disorders.
5 Years
9 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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October 6 University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Mohamed Magdy Ali Hassan ElMeligie
Principal investigator
Locations
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October 6 University Hospital
Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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Halliwick07
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id