Relationship Between Hip Extensor Strength and Gait Speed in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

The hip extensors are essential for upright posture and forward propulsion during gait. Children with diplegic CP often demonstrate reduced muscle strength, which impacts their gait speed and overall mobility. Understanding the relationship between hip extensor strength and gait speed could provide a basis for targeted interventions. This feasibility study will establish whether the handheld dynamometer can reliably measure hip extensor strength and if this strength correlates with gait speed in children with diplegic CP.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy, spastic, diplegic

Age range

6 year–8 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Cairo University, Faculty of Physical Therapy

Cairo, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosed with diplegic CP

Ages 6 - 8 years
GMFCS Levels I-II (indicating they are ambulatory)
Able to follow instructions and participate in strength and gait assessments

Exclusion criteria

• Severe cognitive or behavioral impairments affecting participation

Musculoskeletal conditions or recent orthopedic surgery that could interfere with hip function
Use of assistive devices for ambulation

Treatment and study plan

Lafayette

Diagnostic Test

The Lafayette handheld dynamometer data correlates with the measurements taken using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) or not.

Primary outcomes

Hip Extensor Strength

Time frame: 4 months

Hip extensor strength measured using a Lafayette handheld dynamometer.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Exploring the Relationship Between Hip Extensor Strength and Gait Speed in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Feasibility Pilot Study

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Apr 6, 2025
Registry last updated: Apr 9, 2025

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