Comparison of the Efficacy of Kinesio Tape and Massage Therapy on Balance and Ankle Rang of Motion in Diplegia Cerebral Palsy Children
Design
A clinical trial with a control group and Parallel groups
Experimental research, pre-test and post-test with separate groups
Settings and conduct
It is done in the rehabilitation clinics of Kermanshah.
Intervention is applied to each intervention group for 8 weeks.
In the massage group, participants receive a deep tissue massage for 30 minutes each session.The kensiotype group applied kensiotype one day a week, kept the kensiotype on the position (target muscle) for 4 days, then removed it and rested the muscle for 3 days.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Entry requirements: Participants aged 18 or younger who are diagnosed with Cerebral palsy.
The age of the participants should not be less than 4 years, because, for the initial measurements, it is necessary for the person to actively participate and understand the interventionist's intention.
All the people must be spastic diplegia because the balance of hemiplegia is different from diplegia.
Children with cerebral palsy without acute mental and physical problems.
Non-entry conditions: Caregivers who do not bring their children to the rehabilitation clinic regularly.
Intervention groups
In the first group, massage therapy with deep tissue technique is applied to release the muscles from spasms and cramps in the patient's leg muscles.
The control group only takes their treatment routine, which is 2 occupational therapy sessions per week.
Main outcome variables
Balance; ankle range of motion
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20231108059995N1
Registration date:2024-02-08, 1402/11/19
Registration timing:prospective
Last update:2024-02-08, 1402/11/19
Update count:0
Registration date
2024-02-08, 1402/11/19
Registrant information
Name
Shahla Hasheminezhad
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University Kermanshah Branch
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 83 3839 6725
Email address
shahlahasheminezhad1993@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2024-04-08, 1403/01/20
Expected recruitment end date
2024-06-09, 1403/03/20
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
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Scientific title
Comparison of the Efficacy of Kinesio Tape and Massage Therapy on Balance and Ankle Rang of Motion in Dipelgia Cerebral Palsy Children
Public title
Comparison of the Efficacy of Kinesio Tape and Massage Therapy on Balance and Ankle Rang of Motion in Cerebral Palsy Children
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Participants 18 years of age or younger who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Children with cerebral palsy without acute mental and physical problems.
They understand the intention of the intervening person and can make an active move.
All the people must be spastic diplegia because the balance of hemiplegia is different from diplegia.
The age of the participants should not be less than 4 years, because, for the initial measurements, it is necessary for the person to actively participate and understand the interventionist's intention.
Exclusion criteria:
Caregivers who do not bring their children to the rehabilitation clinic regularly.
before the start of the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention (completion)
Method of measurement
Berg Balance Scale
2
Description
Degree of range of motion of the ankle with a goniometer
Timepoint
before the start of the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention (completion)
Method of measurement
Goniometer
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention group:The first intervention group: massage therapy group The calf muscles are massaged three days a week for two months using special massage oil. The deep tissue massage technique is applied with prolonged deep pressure for 30 minutes. Plus, occupational therapy is conducted two days a week for two months.
Category
Rehabilitation
2
Description
Intervention group: The second intervention group: the kinesio tape groupThe Kinesio tape is placed on the leg muscles one day a week; plus, an inhibitory technique is employed to relieve muscle spasms and increase the ankle's range of motion. The tape is kept on the leg muscles for four days and then removed so the muscle rests for three days. It is repeated once a week for 2 months. In addition, occupational therapy is conducted two days a week for two months.
Category
Rehabilitation
3
Description
Control group:Only occupational therapy sessions are conducted two days a week for eight weeks.They understand the intention of the intervening person and can make an active move.Children with cerebral palsy without acute mental and physical problems.Participants aged 18 or younger who are diagnosed with Cerebral palsy.Caregivers who do not bring their children to the rehabilitation clinic regularly.
Category
Rehabilitation
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Saee Rehabilitation Clinic
Full name of responsible person
Ms.Roshanak Najafi
Street address
Parsian Sweet Shop Alley, Corner of Sixth Alley, Mustafa Emami Blvd, Goletan, Kermanshah
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6714363576
Phone
+98 918 131 4027
Email
Roshanaknajafi215@gmail.com
2
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Iran Zemin Rehabilitation Center
Full name of responsible person
Farshad Zari
Street address
The first alley on the left, Nastern St. (Shahid De Haghi), Motahari intersection, Maskan, kermanshah
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
67115967387
Phone
+98 935 676 9896
Email
Farshadzm65@gmail.com
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Shahla Hasheminezhad
Street address
y ,16 meter Ave, Shahid Najafi town, Elahia, Kermanshah, Iran
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6719687169
Phone
+98 930 918 1219
Email
shahlahasheminezhad1993@gmail.com
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
No
Title of funding source
Islamic Azad University
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Private
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Persons
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Shahla Hasheminezhad
Position
Sport rehabilitation coach
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
physical education and sports sciences
Street address
1st Floor, No. 8, Second Mehr Alley ,16 meter Ave, Shahid Najafi town, Elahia, Kermanshah, Iran
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6719687169
Phone
+98 930 918 1219
Email
shahlahasheminezhad1993@gamil.com
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Shahla Hasheminezhad
Position
Sports rehabilitation coach
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
physical education and sports sciences
Street address
1st Floor, No. 8, Second Mehr Alley ,16 meter Ave, Shahid Najafi town, Elahia, Kermanshah, Iran
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6719687169
Phone
+98 930 918 1219
Email
shahlahasheminezhad1993@gamil.com
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Shahla Hasheminezhad
Position
Sports rehabilitation coach
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
physical education and sports sciences
Street address
1st Floor, No. 8, Second Mehr Alley ,16 meter Ave, Shahid Najafi town, Elahia, Kermanshah, Iran
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6719687169
Phone
+98 930 918 1219
Email
shahlahasheminezhad1993@gamil.com
Sharing plan
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Study Protocol
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Statistical Analysis Plan
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