Clinical Trial: Plyometric vs Resistance Training for Trunk Balance in Children With Spina Bifida
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Spina Bifida
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Upper Extremity Plyometric Versus Resistance Exercises to Enhance Trunk Balance in Children With Spina Bifida: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Summary:
Objective: To compare the efficacy of upper extremity plyometric and resistance exercises in improving trunk balance in children with Spina Bifida (SB).Methods: This randomized controlled trial (RCT) enrolled 28 children (aged 6-12 years) with lumbar-level SB, randomized to plyometric (n=14) or resistance (n=14) exercise groups for an 8-week intervention (3 days/week) alongside standard rehabilitation.Primary outcomes included Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS) for static/dynamic sitting and…
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