A Study to Determine the Efficacy of Multifaceted Exercise Program on Balance and Trunk Control in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study

Dr. Shivali Bhardwaj, Dr. Gulnaaz Kaur, Dr. Shilpy Jetly

Abstract: Background: Spastic Diplegia, often leads to impaired Balance and Trunk control resulting in deterioration of walking efficiency Traditional physiotherapy has been a cornerstone but with emerging time there is a need of holistic and comprehensive structured intervention. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the efficacy of Multifaceted Exercise Program (EXECP) on Balance and Trunk control in children with Spastic Diplegia. Methods: Twenty Children (aged 4-12 years) pre-diagnosed with Spastic Diplegia were distributed randomly into two equal groups; Group A (Experimental) and Group B (Control). Group A received EXECP program while Group B received traditional physiotherapy; 4 days/week for 9 weeks (60 minutes/session). Children were assessed for Balance and Trunk Control using Paediatric Balance Scale (PBS) and Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS) respectively and pre-post readings were taken at baseline and 9th week. Results: Statistical analysis revealed statistically significant gains in Group A across all the domains (p<0.001) indicating marked improvement in balance capability, walking efficiency, trunk control and gait functions. Conclusion: Conclusively, EXECP program for Cerebral palsy (EXECP) demonstrated positive outcomes in enhancing the Balance and trunk control of SDCP children. The results support the integration of holistic goal-oriented rehabilitation interventions in routine clinical practice for children with spastic diplegia.

Keywords: Balance, EXECP, Spastic Diplegia, Trunk Control

How to Cite?: Dr. Shivali Bhardwaj, Dr. Gulnaaz Kaur, Dr. Shilpy Jetly, "A Study to Determine the Efficacy of Multifaceted Exercise Program on Balance and Trunk Control in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1145-1156, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25821140654, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25821140654