CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

This study tested whether a special exercise program called Task-Specific Circuit Training (TSCT) works better than standard physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy. It involved 34 children aged 5-12 who could walk with or without help. For 8 weeks, one group did the ne…

This study tested if adding electrical muscle stimulation to a cycling exercise program helps children with cerebral palsy more than just exercise. 26 children aged 6-10 did a 4-week, supervised cycling program. One group had small electrical pulses applied to their leg muscles d…

This small pilot study tested a new combination therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Five children received safe, non-invasive brain stimulation on both sides of their head while walking on a treadmill. The goal was to see if this approach could improve their walking speed, …

This study tested whether an 8-week, high-intensity exercise program could improve mobility in daily life for people with neurologic disabilities like stroke, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury. Fifteen participants aged 8-99 took part in the program, which was run by physical…

This study looked back at existing medical data to see if a specific type of lightweight carbon ankle brace helps children and teenagers with neurological conditions walk better. Researchers analyzed walking tests from 65 young patients who tried the brace to measure changes in t…

This study tested two different exercise programs to see which helps children with cerebral palsy improve their balance and movement abilities. Fifty children aged 6-12 did exercises either on unstable surfaces like Swiss balls or on stable surfaces like mats for six weeks. Resea…

This study tested whether playing structured video games could improve movement and daily living skills in children with cerebral palsy as effectively as traditional hand exercises. Twenty children aged 4-18 were split into two groups: one played video games designed for therapy,…

This study tested whether adding sensory integration therapy to standard balance exercises could help children with cerebral palsy. Twenty-two children aged 6-10 were randomly assigned to receive either exercises alone or exercises plus sensory therapy for 12 weeks. Researchers m…

This study tested two ways of using action observation therapy (AOT) to help children with cerebral palsy improve their balance, walking, and daily activities. Kids watched exercise videos and then practiced the movements, either at the same time as the video or right after it. T…

This study tested whether applying special elastic tape (kinesiology taping) to the trunk and limbs could improve balance, muscle control, and independence in children with cerebral palsy. Thirty children with hemiplegic or diplegic CP received the taping treatment for four weeks…

This study tested whether adding a friendly, interactive robot named NAO to regular occupational therapy could help children with cerebral palsy improve their hand and arm skills for daily tasks. Sixteen children participated in a 14-week program where the robot demonstrated acti…

This study tested two different add-on therapies to help children with cerebral palsy move their knees more easily and improve their overall physical function. Sixty children, aged 4 to 6, received standard stretching exercises. One group also got therapeutic ultrasound before st…

This study tested whether a short, intensive physical therapy program could improve movement control and quality of life for children with spastic cerebral palsy. Thirty children, aged 4 to 8, were split into two groups. One group received a very intensive two-week therapy progra…

This study tested if adding a type of exercise called whole-body vibration training to standard physical therapy helps children with cerebral palsy. The researchers wanted to see if standing on a vibrating platform, either barefoot or with shoes on, could improve how a child walk…

This study tested whether a therapy called dry needling could help children with cerebral palsy. Researchers wanted to see if inserting thin needles into tight muscles could reduce stiffness and make everyday movements easier. They measured muscle tone, walking speed, and overall…

This study tested whether adding TENS (a mild electrical stimulation therapy) to a special training program could improve walking in young children with a specific type of cerebral palsy. Thirty children, aged 4 to 6, were randomly assigned to receive either the training alone or…

This study tested if a therapy called Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) could help children with cerebral palsy who have trouble swallowing. 26 children received either the real NMES therapy or a fake version, along with standard swallowing exercises. Researchers measur…

This study tested whether daily probiotic supplements could help children with cerebral palsy who suffer from chronic constipation. For 28 days, children took either a Lactobacillus reuteri supplement, a Lactobacillus rhamnosus supplement with a prebiotic, or received standard ca…

This study tested whether a special hands-on massage technique could help children with cerebral palsy walk more easily. Thirty children aged 5 to 8 received either standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus the new technique for six weeks. Researchers measured how much t…

This study tested whether personalized water-based exercises could help children with cerebral palsy perform daily activities better and participate more in life. Twelve children tried both the special pool program and standard exercises during different 16-week periods. Research…

This study aimed to understand how common malnutrition is in children with cerebral palsy and to test a simple arm measurement as a potential tool for assessment. Researchers observed 84 children during their regular doctor visits, measuring their growth and noting their physical…

This study aimed to understand how arm and leg muscle strength affects the daily activities, social participation, and overall quality of life of school-age children with cerebral palsy (CP). Researchers measured muscle strength in 140 children, comparing those with CP to typical…

This study aimed to understand how teens with cerebral palsy, their parents, and their physical therapists rate the teen's quality of life. Researchers asked 97 teens and their caregivers to fill out the same questionnaire to see if their answers matched. The goal is to learn who…

This study surveyed pediatric physical therapists in Turkey to understand their awareness and use of tools for early detection of cerebral palsy in infants aged 0-2 years. The goal was to see if therapists are following international guidelines that recommend specific tools to di…