Climbing therapy shows promise for kids with hemiplegia

NCT ID NCT05983887

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This small study looked at whether indoor rock climbing can help children with hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body) improve muscle strength, tone, and balance. Twelve children aged 4 to 16 took part in climbing exercises like flagging and traversing on a climbing wall. The goal was to see if this fun activity could be a helpful therapy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physiotherapy

    Lamia, Phthiotis, 35100, Greece

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