Effect of Radial Shockwave on Calf Muscle Spasticity in Patients With Cerebral Palsy

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

70

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 13, 2023

Primary Completion Date

February 13, 2024

Study Completion Date

March 1, 2024

Conditions
Cerebral Palsy
Interventions
OTHER

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.

OTHER

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

Trial Locations (1)

3994

King Salman Hospital, Hail

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Hail

OTHER