International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Chandan Kumar

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• Research Article
  Effectiveness of Myofascial Release on Spasticity and Lower Extremity Function in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: Randomized Controlled Trial
  Author(s): Chandan Kumar and Snehashri N Vaidya Chandan Kumar and Snehashri N Vaidya
  
  Purpose: To find out the effectiveness of Myofascial Release in combination with conventional physiotherapy on spasticity of calf, hamstring and adductors of hip and on lower extremity function in spastic diplegic subjects. Methodology: 30 spastic diplegic subjects of age group 2-8 years were taken by random sampling method from MGM College and other private clinics in Aurangabad. 15 subjects were assigned in each group. Group A: Myofascial release and conventional PT treatment. Group B: conventional PT treatment. Both the groups received training for 4 weeks. Baseline and Post treatment measures of Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS) and Gross Motor Function Test (GMFM-88) were evaluated. Results: Mean difference of MAS and R2 value of MTS in group A was more than group B, for calf, hamstring and adductors, whereas GMFM showed nearly equal imp.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000253

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