Effect of Whole Body Vibration With Weighted Vest on Motor Function in Children With Spastic Diplegia

Whole body vibration has been widely used in rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities as well as children with cerebral palsy. Previous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of Whole body vibration on balance, gross motor function, spasticity and bone density in children with cerebral palsy. However, adding extra weight during Whole body vibration for children with cerebral palsy as a means of enhancing the potential effects of Whole body vibration is unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effect of Whole body vibration with weighted vest on trunk control, balance and gross motor function in children with spastic diplegia.

Inclusion Criteria:Their age will range from 8-12 years, from both sexes.Level II and III of gross motor functional classification systemGrade 1 and 1+ spasticity according to the Modified Ashworth ScaleAbility to understand and follow simple verbal instrucExclusion Criteria:Uncontrolled epilepsy.Mental retardation or autistic features.Medication changes that could affect muscle strength or toneSignificant visual or auditory problems according to medical reports (audio-vestibular and ophthalmic examination),Structural or fixed soft tissue deformities of the lower and/or upper extremities.Neurological or orthopedic surgery in the past 12 months in the lower and/or upper extremities.Botox injection in the lower and/or upper extremities in the past 6 months.