Waleed Saleh W Althobaiti
Physical Therapy, Growth and Developmental Disorder in Children and its Surgery Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafr Elsheikh University, Kaf, Egypt
Publications
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Research Article
The Effectiveness Of Suit Therapy With Dual Task Exercises On Gross Motor Functions And Walking In Children With Diplegi
Author(s): Waleed Saleh W Althobaiti*, Mohamed Bedair Ibrahim, Abeer Muhammad Salamah and Nesma EM. Barakat
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive condition that affects movement and development due to early brain injury. Children with CP have difficulty with posture and daily activities. Long-term therapy is essential and must keep children engaged. Suit therapy is an emerging method that helps improve posture and movement through a specialized orthotic suit. The aim of this work was to detect the effect of suit therapy with dual task training on gross motor performance and walking abilities in children with diplegic cerebral palsy (SDCP). Methods: This prospective randomized controlled study was carried out on 30 children with clinical criteria of spastic diplegia. Children were subdivided into two equal groups: group A: received suit therapy as control groups and group B: received suit therapy in addition to dual task exercises... Read More»