Whole Body Vibration in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Some positive effects of whole body vibration applications in reducing spasticity, improving walking ability, and increasing walking speed have been reported in children with CP, but the evidence is not strong enough. Therefore, this study was planned to evaluate the effect of whole body vibration treatment on spasticity, gait, balance, and motor performance in children with spastic CP. This study hypothesis that whole body vibration provides an additive improvement on spasticity, balance, gait and motor performance.

Inclusion Criteria:Children diagnosed with spastic diplegic CP in GMFCS levels I and II, CFCS level I and MACS levels I and IIAged 6-17 yearsAbility to cooperate with the evaluationsWalking independently with or without an orthosis (without any support)Exclusion Criteria:Having a recent injury affecting the lower extremitiesHaving undergone any surgery or Botulinuim Toxin application within the last six monthsHaving severe cardiopulmonary or systemic problemsHaving uncontrolled seizures, visual or hearing problems preventing the evaluations