About this trial
* To determine the effect of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on spatial and temporal gait parameters in children with hemiplegia. * To determine the effect of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on functional mobility in children with hemiplegia.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
The age of the selected children will range from 6 to 8 years old.
Degree of spasticity will range from 1+ to 2 according to the modified Ashworth scale.
The level of motor function of the children will be levels I-II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System.
Participants will present a score between 41 to 56 points on the pediatric balance scale.
Disqualifiers
Bone and tendon lengthening surgeries within the last 6 months.
Lung and heart diseases and disorders.
Vision or hearing problems.
Children with fixed deformities in the lower extremity.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Modified constraint-induced movement therapy
- Conventional physical therapy