Myofascial Release and Sustained Stretching in Spastic CP Children

"The Group A received Passive Stretching Technique. Along with the Passive Stretching Technique, this group also received certain conventional treatments which included resistive exercises, gait training exercises, bridging and exercises in other functional positions were also undertaken by the included individuals.~All the exercises mentioned above were performed for 30 minutes and there was not any specific division of time for all these mentioned activities. The patients used to perform these conventional treatments and exercises on their motor control basis. The exercises were performed for 30 minutes and been done for 5 days in a week for consecutive 6 weeks."

The Group B received Myofascial Release Technique and along with conventional treatments. The Myofascial Release Technique for hamstrings was given to the patient in prone position. The technique was applied either by the crossed hands or thumbs. This total treatment was given for 30 minutes consecutively. After the technique the Myofascial structures were stretched and then were hold for straight 120 seconds so that the tissues get softened. The technique was given to patients with 6 repetitions and with a hold for 120 seconds. The treatment was continued for 5 days a week for straight 6 weeks.