The Effect of Rood's Ontogenic Motor Patterns on Trunk Control and Balance in Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy Children Effects of ROMP on Trunk Control and Balance in CP
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Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neuromotor disorder affecting movement, muscle tone, and posture due to brain injury during early development. Effective interventions are essential for improving functional outcomes in children with spastic diplegic CP.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Rood's Ontogenic Motor Patterns (ROMP) on trunk control and balance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
Methods: A single-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted with 22 children aged 3-10 years, diagnosed with spastic diplegic CP. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A received Functional Electrical Stimulation with ROMP, and Group B received conventional physical therapy. The intervention lasted five weeks, with three sessions per week. Outcomes were assessed using the Modified Ashworth Scale, Gross Motor Function Measurement Scale (GMFM-88), and Pediatric Berg Balance Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27.
Results: Group A showed significant improvement in balance (PBBS: pre 13.81 ± 1.64, post 24.18 ± 4.67; p=0.017) and GMFM-88 scores (pre 9.95 ± 109.50, post 15.73 ± 173.0; p<0.001). Spasticity reduced significantly in the ROMP group (MAS: pre 11.50 ± 126.50, post 7.30 ± 73.00; p=0.010).
Conclusion: ROMP significantly improved balance and reduced spasticity in children with spastic diplegic CP compared to conventional therapy, suggesting its potential integration into rehabilitation programs.
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