Abdulrahman M Ali
Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafr El-Sheikh University, Egypt
Publications
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Research Article
The Effect Of An Intensive Physiotherapy Program Following Botulinum Toxin Injection In The Treatment Of Children With I
Author(s): Abdulrahman M Ali, Mohamed B. Ibrahim, Mohamed I. Elsofy and Sara Y. Elsebahy*
Background: Although relapse and residual equinus are still problems, idiopathic clubfoot, a common congenital abnormality, usually responds well to the Punster technique. This study examines whether administering injections of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in conjunction with a rigorous physiotherapy regimen enhances treatment outcomes for young children. Methods: BTX-A was injected into the gastrocnemius-soleus complex at the hind foot stall in a randomized of 46 babies with idiopathic clubfoot. divided into two groups. After one week, participants began a systematic eightweek intensive physiotherapy program IPT, and group 2 received a traditional physical therapy TPT programme that included. Passive stretching, manual mobilization, strengthening exercises, weight-bearing activities, and task-specific training. While TPT includes regular .. Read More»