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Ibero-American Journal of Exercise and Sports Psychology

Mohamed B Ibrahim

Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics Faculty Physical Therapy, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt

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  • Research Article   
    Relationship Between Isokinetic Strength Training and Gross Motor Function in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    Author(s): Faisal F Alotaibi*, Mohamed B Ibrahim, Osama A El Agamy and Samer T El Bana

    Background: Spastic diaplegia is amongst the most widely recognized clinical subtypes of cerebral palsy due to a number of deficits; including spasticity, muscle weakness, poor muscle control, impaired balance. poor balance control is one of the most contributing factors for poor gait. Aims: To correlate the isokinetic strength training and Gross motor functions in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Materials and Methods: A single prospective clinical, randomized control trial with a correlational design. Thirty-two children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy were selected from both sexes, their age range was 6 to 12 years old, they were randomly assigned into two equal groups: control group (A): received traditional physiotherapy program only. Study group(B): received Isokinetic strength training pro.. Read More»

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