70
Participants
Start Date
March 13, 2023
Primary Completion Date
February 13, 2024
Study Completion Date
March 1, 2024
Experimental Interventions
One session per week of rSWT will be applied using the BMI-1120 SHOCK MED device (BIO-MED-INC- ITALY). The following parameters will be used: Shocks number: 1500 per muscle, will be applied over the belly of the calf muscle using the 15 mm applicator head. The pressure will be 2 bar and the frequency will be 4 Hz. Patients will receive shock wave from prone position.
Standard physical therapy program
Regular rehabilitation procedures consist of strengthing, stretching, facilitation and inhibitory techniques, splinting, developmental techniques, gait and balance training, and advice to parents. The duration of each session will be 1 hour, 3 times per week for 4 weeks
King Salman Hospital, Hail
University of Hail
OTHER