Scapular Alignment and Upper Limb Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Condition: Cerebral Palsy
MeSH terms: Cerebral Palsy
Study type: Observational

Summary: 
      Purpose: To determine the effect of scapular alignment on upper limb function in hemiparetic
      children and to find relation between scapular alignment of the affected, less affected limb
      and the upper limb function in children with spastic hemiparesis Subjects: Forty children
      with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy, from both genders, were included in this study. They
      were selected from Outpatient Clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University. The
      age of the selected children was ranging from 3 to 6 years old. Degree of spasticity is
      ranging from 1 to 1+ according to modified Ashworth scale.

      Methods: Forty children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy were assessed for scapular
      alignment using Postural zone software and for upper limb function using pediatric arm
      function test.
    

Detailed description: 
      Subjects:

      Forty children with spastic hemiplegic CP, from both genders, were included in this study.
      They were selected from Outpatient Clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.

      Inclusion criteria:

      Children were enrolled in this study according to the following criteria:

        1. The age of the selected children was ranging from 3 to 6 years old .

        2. Both genders were included.

        3. They were able to follow instructions and understand commands.

        4. Degree of spasticity is ranging from 1 to 1+ according to modified Ashworth scale.

        5. Postural zone software was assess scapular alignment and pediatric arm function test was
           assess upper arm function .

      Exclusion criteria:

      The child was excluded from the study if he / she has one or more of the following:

        1. Upper limb surgery in the last 12 months.

        2. Children which had contracture, fracture, and fixed deformities in the upper limb.

        3. Children with muscleoskletal abnormalities as fixed back deformities.

      Methods:

      Forty children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy were assessed for scapular alignment
      using Postural zone software and for upper limb function using pediatric arm function test.
    

Intervention name(s): Children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy being assessed for scapular alignment and upper limb function.
Intervention type(s): Diagnostic Test
Intervention description(s): Children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy being assessed for scapular alignment and upper limb function.
Other intervention name(s): Children being assessed for scapular alignment and upper limb function.
Observational model: Case-Only
Time perspective: Cross-Sectional
Sampling method: Probability Sample
Study population: 
        Forty children with spastic hemiplegic CP, from both genders, were included in this study.
        They were selected from Outpatient Clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.

        The age of the selected children was ranging from 3 to 6 years old. They were able to
        follow instructions and understand commands.Degree of spasticity is ranging from 1 to 1+
        according to modified Ashworth scale.