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Effects of Reflex Mediated Core Stability Exercise on Sensory Processing Skills and Gross Motor Function

27. juli 2026 oppdatert av: Riphah International University

Effects of Reflex Mediated Core Stability Exercise on Sensory Processing Skills and Gross Motor Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Current literature on DNS in CP primarily focuses on motor outcomes like postural control and balance. Therefore, there are fewer studies up to researcher's knowledge about DNS's impact on broad sensory processing skills in CP. The study will investigate the direct effect of reflex-mediated core stability exercises on a comprehensive range of sensory processing skills in children with CP.

Studieoversikt

Status

Fullført

Forhold

Intervensjon / Behandling

Detaljert beskrivelse

Reflex-mediated core stabilization, also known as dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS). Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) is a rehabilitation approach based on developmental kinesiology, which observes infant motor behavior from birth to walking. Proposed by Pavel Kolar, it emphasizes posture, breathing patterns, and joint centration, focusing on core stability provided by muscles such as the diaphragm, transverse abdominis, and multifidus. DNS aims to improve muscle strength and endurance by enhancing neuromuscular coordination and integrating the spinal stabilization system. Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting posture and mobility due to non-progressive brain lesions, often presenting with abnormal muscle tone, weakness, poor trunk control, and sensory, perceptual, communication, and cognitive issues. Sensory-processing disorders are frequently observed in children with CP. While traditional core stability exercises and sensory integration therapies have shown benefits, this study aims to specifically investigate the comprehensive impact of reflex-mediated core stability exercises (DNS) on both sensory processing skills and overall gross motor function in children with CP.

The study design will be Randomized Controlled Trial, conducted over 10 months at Sehat Medical Complex in Lahore. A total of 26 participants, with 13 in each group, will be recruited using non-probability convenient sampling. Inclusion criteria include children aged 4-12 years diagnosed with spastic-type CP (diplegic) classified within GMFCS Levels III-V who can follow simple verbal instructions, and whose legal guardian provides informed consent. Exclusion criteria encompass severe cognitive impairment, severe muscle contracture >10 degrees or bone deformity, and significant communication deficits. Data will be collected using the Sensory Profiling (SP) and Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) tools. The experimental Group A will receive 30 minutes of reflex-mediated core stabilization exercises five times weekly, followed by 20 minutes of conventional therapy for 8 weeks. Group B, the control group, will receive conventional therapy. The synopsis will be presented to the Research Ethical Committee of Riphah International University, Lahore, for ethical approval to conduct this study. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.0

Studietype

Intervensjonell

Registrering (Faktiske)

26

Fase

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Studiesteder

  • Pakistan
      • Lahore, Pakistan
        • Sehat Medical Complex Hanjarwal

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Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

  • Barn

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Nei

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children with both genders.
  • Children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP).
  • Children aged between 4-12 years (12).
  • Children with spastic-type Cerebral Palsy (diplegic) classified within Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Levels III-V.
  • Ability to understand and consistently follow simple verbal instructions.
  • Informed written consent obtained from the child's legal parent or guardian.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children with severe cognitive impairment.
  • Severe muscle contracture >10 degrees or bone deformity significantly limiting participation in exercises.
  • Children with significant Communication Deficits
  • Any operational procedure within the last six months

Studieplan

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Designdetaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomisert
  • Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
  • Masking: Enkelt

Våpen og intervensjoner

Deltakergruppe / Arm
Intervensjon / Behandling
Eksperimentell: Reflex mediated core stability exercise

the exercises are progressed over the six weeks and include positions such as:

  • Supine Lying
  • Prone Position
  • Side Lying Position
  • Quadripod Positio
  • Tripod Position
  • Squat
Annen: Reflex mediated core stability exercise

The exercises are progressed over the six weeks and include positions such as:

  • Supine Lying
  • Prone Position
  • Side Lying Position
  • Quadripod Position
  • Tripod Position
  • Squat
Annen: conventional therapy

Participants will be given 20 min of conventional therapy for 8 weeks, five times weekly.

Therapy includes:

Facilitatory techniques are used for gross motor control such as:

  • Quadruped activities
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
  • Walking

It also incorporates exercises like:

  • Passive stretches for adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles in both limbs (three repetitions with a 10-second hold).
  • Active and passive range-of-motion exercises for the lower limbs in sitting and supine positions (three sets with 10 repetitions).
Eksperimentell: conventional therapy

Participants will be given 20 min of conventional therapy for 8 weeks, five times weekly.

Therapy includes:

Facilitatory techniques are used for gross motor control such as:

  • Quadruped activities
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
  • Walking

It also incorporates exercises like:

  • Passive stretches for adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles in both limbs (three repetitions with a 10-second hold).
  • Active and passive range-of-motion exercises for the lower limbs in sitting and supine positions (three sets with 10 repetitions).
Annen: conventional therapy

Participants will be given 20 min of conventional therapy for 8 weeks, five times weekly.

Therapy includes:

Facilitatory techniques are used for gross motor control such as:

  • Quadruped activities
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
  • Walking

It also incorporates exercises like:

  • Passive stretches for adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles in both limbs (three repetitions with a 10-second hold).
  • Active and passive range-of-motion exercises for the lower limbs in sitting and supine positions (three sets with 10 repetitions).

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Sensory processing skills
Tidsramme: baseline and after 6 weeks
Sensory profiling was designed by an occupational therapist. The questionnaire assessing the sensory processing of children aged 3-10 was filled out by their parents or caregivers. It consisted of 125 items. The survey consisted of 14 subsections under 3 main headings. These main topics were sensory processing, modulation, and emotional behavioral responses.
baseline and after 6 weeks
Gross motor function
Tidsramme: baseline and after 6 weeks
The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) is a tool that has been developed to assess change in gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy aged 5 months to 16 years of age.
baseline and after 6 weeks

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Etterforskere

  • Hovedetterforsker: Saifah Ashfaq, dpt, ripah international university

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

1. april 2026

Primær fullføring (Faktiske)

20. juli 2026

Studiet fullført (Faktiske)

27. juli 2026

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

5. mai 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

27. juli 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

28. juli 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

28. juli 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

27. juli 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. juli 2026

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  • REC/RCR&AHS/25/0705

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