Effects of Horse Riding Simulator With or Without Visual Feedback on Balance and Postural Control

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

28 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-12-01

Study Completion Date

2024-02-05

Brief Summary

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Spastic cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that causes muscle spasticity and motor impairments, greatly impacting a child's ability to maintain balance and control their posture. The horse riding simulator (HRS), inspired by hippo therapy, has emerged as a potential therapeutic intervention for enhancing motor function in individuals with cerebral palsy. This study explored the additional effects of mirror visual feedback when used in conjunction with the HRS. Strategically placed mirrors allow participants to observe their own body movements and positions in real-time. The simulator's rhythmic, multidimensional movements deliver sensory input and challenge the motor system, promoting postural adjustments and improved balance. Furthermore, the integration of mirror visual feedback appears to enhance the therapeutic benefits. Real-time visual information enables children to actively observe and correct their body positioning, leading to improved body awareness and more efficient motor responses.

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Detailed Description

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Cerebral palsy (CP), one of the most common physical disabilities in childhood, is a disorder of movement and posture caused by non-progressive lesions in the developing brain. Children with CP, to varying degrees, have muscle weakness, tone abnormality, and motor-control impairment, causing abnormal posture and poor balance control.In high-income countries, the current birth prevalence of cerebral palsy has decreased to 1.6 per 1000 live births. However, in low- and middle-income countries, the birth prevalence is significantly higher. Children diagnosed with CP exhibit a range of muscle weakness, tone abnormalities, and impaired motor control. These factors contribute to abnormal posture and compromised control over balance

Conditions

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Cerebral Palsy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Group A

horse riding simulator sessions with mirror visual feedback

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK

Intervention Type OTHER

horse riding simulator session with mirror visual feedback. The participants will be instructed that how to perform exercises by using the horse riding simulator (HRS) system in front of mirror

Group B

horse riding simulator sessions without mirror visual feedback

Group Type OTHER

HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR WITHOUT VISUAL FEEDBACK

Intervention Type OTHER

horse riding simulator session without visual feedback. The participants will be instructed that how to perform exercises by using the horse riding simulator (HRS) system.

Interventions

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HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK

horse riding simulator session with mirror visual feedback. The participants will be instructed that how to perform exercises by using the horse riding simulator (HRS) system in front of mirror

Intervention Type OTHER

HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR WITHOUT VISUAL FEEDBACK

horse riding simulator session without visual feedback. The participants will be instructed that how to perform exercises by using the horse riding simulator (HRS) system.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Spastic cerebral palsy with level I and II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS)
* Age between 8 and 12 years
* Ability to sit and stand independently
* Both genders are included (female and male)

Exclusion Criteria

* Having received an injection of botulinum toxin within 3 months
* Having undergone orthopedic surgery or selective dorsal rhizotomy in the previous 1 year
* Having undergone HRS training within 6 months;
* Having severe pain, joint dislocation, contracture, or spinal deformity
* Having experienced uncontrolled epileptic seizure
* Having poor visual or hearing acuity.

Minimum Eligible Age

8 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No