Spastic hemiplegia

This trial compares two approaches—sensory motor integration and the Bobath technique—to see which better improves hand skills in children aged 6 to 12 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Fifty children will receive one of the two therapies for 45 minutes, three times a week, over th…

This study tested whether combining blood flow restriction with physical therapy could improve leg muscle strength and walking in 30 children with hemiplegia (ages 3-8). The therapy involved exercises like stretching, balance training, and walking drills while blood flow to the l…

This study tested a 'blended care pirate group' for children aged 2.5 to 8 with unilateral cerebral palsy. The program combines on-site therapy sessions with home-based training, where children wear a sling on their less-affected arm and do play-like activities to improve use of …

This completed trial tested whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS with intensive rehabilitation can improve hand function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy caused by perinatal stroke. 89 children participated, and the study measured changes i…

This completed study tested a special balance training that uses controlled pushes or movements to help children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy improve their balance and body awareness. Thirty children aged 8 to 10 years participated. The training aims to help them react quickly …

This study tested whether multisensory environment stimulation therapy (a specially designed room with controlled lights, sounds, and textures) can improve balance in children aged 9 to 12 with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. 38 children participated, and the therapy was added…

This study tested whether an intensive 3-week touch-based therapy program could help children with unilateral cerebral palsy use their affected arm better. Sixteen children aged 6 to 15 took part in 30 hours of therapy plus weekend activities. The goal was to see if this approach…

This study looked at two different arm strengthening exercises in 14 children aged 5-12 with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. One group did bilateral exercises based on Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation patterns, and the other did plyometric exercises. The goal was to s…

This study tested two ways of using action observation therapy to help children with cerebral palsy improve their balance, walking, and daily movement. Twenty-two children aged 6 to 18 watched videos of motor tasks either in real time (synchronous) or with a delay (asynchronous) …

This study tested whether adding Xbox Kinect video games to standard therapy could improve hand function and daily activity participation in 24 children aged 7-13 with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Half received standard therapy plus gaming sessions, while the other half had standa…

This study tested whether a NAO robot could make occupational therapy more engaging for children with cerebral palsy. Fifteen kids aged 5-15 took part in a 14-week program where a robot helped guide daily activities and gave motivational feedback. Researchers tracked their motor …

This study tested whether adding ultrasound or whole-body vibration to regular stretching helps children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy improve knee motion and function. Sixty children aged 4-6 years participated. The results may show which extra therapy works best for boosting m…

This study looked at whether adding special arm-reaching exercises to standard stroke rehab helps improve trunk control, balance, walking, and fall risk. 30 adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago took part. Some did fast arm reaches to a light, others held the reach for 5 …

This study tested a combination of rhythmic auditory stimulation (like music or beats) and functional electrical stimulation (mild electrical pulses to muscles) to improve walking in 60 children aged 6 to 10 with hemiparesis. The goal was to see if this approach could help them t…

This study looked at whether a single session of Vojta therapy, a special type of physical therapy, could help a 15-year-old with hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body) improve hand movement. The child's hand dexterity and brain activity were measured before and after the…

This study tested whether adding mirror therapy to Botox injections can better reduce arm spasticity in stroke survivors. Thirty patients who had a stroke at least three months earlier received Botox injections and then either mirror therapy or a sham treatment. Researchers measu…

This study looked at whether a special exercise program called Task-Specific Circuit Training (TSCT) helps children with cerebral palsy improve their movement, balance, and quality of life. Thirty-four children aged 5-12 who could walk with or without help took part. One group di…

This study tested whether Action Observation Therapy—watching a movement and then doing it—can reduce spasticity and improve motor skills, balance, and participation in children with cerebral palsy. 36 children aged 5-13 with spastic diplegia or hemiplegia took part. The therapy …

This study tested whether a special exercise program using a universal exercise unit could improve arm function and strength in children with spastic hemiplegia cerebral palsy. Forty children aged 5-9 years participated, with half receiving the special program plus standard thera…

This study compared a special hand therapy (mCIMT) delivered via video calls to a standard home program in 42 children with unilateral cerebral palsy. The therapy group did one-hour sessions three times a week for six weeks, plus daily activities. The goal was to see if telerehab…

This study tested two different training methods—watching and imitating hand actions (action observation therapy) versus core stability exercises—to see which better improves hand function in children aged 4 to 8 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Fifty-two children participated, an…

This study tested whether adding 10-15 minutes of leg strengthening exercises before standard physical therapy could improve hand function in 40 children aged 6-8 with unilateral cerebral palsy. The leg exercises targeted the less-affected leg, aiming to trigger brain changes tha…

This study looked at 110 children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) to understand how sensory issues—like touch, vibration, and joint position sense—relate to arm and hand motor skills. Researchers tested various sensory functions and motor abilities to find connections. The go…

This study looked at why people who had a stroke stop getting botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for muscle stiffness. Researchers reviewed records of 81 patients over 12 years and found that most received only one injection. The main reason for stopping was that patients were no…

This study tested a special light-and-sensor system (WittySEM) to measure how quickly and accurately children with cerebral palsy can react to visual cues. Twenty children completed memory tasks by touching lighted targets, while cameras tracked their movements. The goal was to s…

This pilot study looked at how focused sound waves (shock wave therapy) reduce muscle tightness in the arm after a stroke. Twelve adults who had a stroke at least six months ago received the treatment. Researchers measured changes in muscle stiffness, nerve signals, and arm funct…