Effects of Power Ball on Proximal Muscle and Refractive Errors in Developmental Delay.

NCT ID: NCT06461572

Last Updated: 2024-10-29

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 32 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-05-20
• Study Completion Date: 2024-08-29

Brief Summary

When a child does not meet developmental milestones at the anticipated times, it is referred to as having a developmental delay. These benchmarks cover social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and communication abilities. Developmental delays can result from a number of factors, including genetic circumstances, early delivery, specific medical issues, or external variables. Although they mainly impair vision, refractive errors are unrelated to developmental delays. Because vision facilitates interaction with the environment, it is vital to a child's development. Early detection of uncorrected refractive defects and related vision loss in children can pose a challenge. To ascertain whether an increase is suitable and successful, a thorough evaluation of the child's readiness and the application of pertinent measurement techniques may be necessary. An analysis looks into Randomized Controlled Trial will be the type of study design used. There will be two groups of conveniently randomized sample size of thirty-two. The data analysis will be done using SPSS version 22.0. To verify normality, the Shapiro-Wilk test will be employed. The study will be carried out in the department of physical therapy of the rising sun and the Lahore rehab facility. The study will be finished six months from the time the synopsis is approved. A sample size of thirty-two was determined using the OPENEPI tool. The VQOL/item Tool and pediatric manual muscle testing will be used. For four weeks, the control group will receive standard physical therapy care. Group B: Experimental Group: For five weeks, a traditional physical therapy regimen and Powerball exercises will be administered.

Detailed Description

Group A: conventional physiotherapy will be administered to this group. Manual resistance exercises for neck strengthening are part of conventional physical therapy. Cervical flexion, extension, side flexion, side flexion with rotation, and pure rotation with mild resistance are the exercises used to strengthen the neck. There will be three 30-minute sessions. Strengthening will take place over the course of 15 mints.

Group B: In addition to standard care, this group will engage in power ball exercises for neck stability and strengthening. Gradually, the resistance will rise.

Three mints in each position for a total of fifteen mints of ball exercises. At first, Powerball reduced the pain, progressively strengthened them, and with continued development, allowed them to move in a pain-free range.

Conditions

Developmental Delay

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

conventional therapy

This group will receive conventional therapy.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

conventional therapy

Intervention Type: OTHER

This group will receive conventional physiotherapy, which will consist of manual resistance-based neck strengthening exercises. The exercises will last 30 minutes apiece and cover cervical flexion, extension, side flexion, side flexion with rotation, and pure rotation with moderate resistance. The power ball's effect on proximal muscle control and refractive error in children with developmental delays will also be discussed.

conventional therapy with Standard therapy and stability exercises

This group will receive conventional therapy with standard therapy and stability exercises.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

conventional therapy along with standard therapy and stability exercises.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Group B: In addition to standard care, this group will engage in power ball exercises for neck stability and strengthening. Gradually, the resistance will rise.

Three mints in each position for a total of fifteen mints of ball exercises. At first, Powerball progressively strengthened the muscle and reduced the pain , and with continued development, allowed them to move in a pain-free range.

Interventions

conventional therapy

This group will receive conventional physiotherapy, which will consist of manual resistance-based neck strengthening exercises. The exercises will last 30 minutes apiece and cover cervical flexion, extension, side flexion, side flexion with rotation, and pure rotation with moderate resistance. The power ball's effect on proximal muscle control and refractive error in children with developmental delays will also be discussed.

Intervention Type: OTHER

conventional therapy along with standard therapy and stability exercises.

Group B: In addition to standard care, this group will engage in power ball exercises for neck stability and strengthening. Gradually, the resistance will rise.

Three mints in each position for a total of fifteen mints of ball exercises. At first, Powerball progressively strengthened the muscle and reduced the pain , and with continued development, allowed them to move in a pain-free range.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Age 7-12 years
• Both genders
• Children with refractive error
• Children with affected developmental delay

Exclusion Criteria

• Any neurological condition (Epilepsy and seizures)
• Any congenital defects
• Genetic disorder
• Surgery in last 6 months

• Minimum Eligible Age: 7 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 12 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Adeela Iqbal, MS*

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

Riphah international university

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Countries

Pakistan

References

Schreiber J. Increased intensity of physical therapy for a child with gross motor developmental delay: a case report. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2004;24(4):63-78. doi: 10.1300/j006v24n04_05.

Reference Type: BACKGROUND

PMID: 15669670 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

REC/RCR&AHS/23/0790

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id