RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

Treadmill Training With and Without Compression Stockings on Toe Walking and Balance in Children With Autism.

Effects of Treadmill Training With and Without Compression Stockings on Toe Walking and Balance in Children With Autism.

About This Trial

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects around 1.7% of US children, with co-occurring conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and epilepsy complicating daily functioning. Early intervention strategies, such as sensory-based therapies and physical exercises like treadmill training, are used to improve motor skills and overall functioning in children with ASD. A randomized controlled trial is being conducted to evaluate the impact of treadmill interventions on children with toe-walking behaviors. Participants will be assigned to either Group A or Group B, with treadmill sessions with or without compression stockings. The study aims to investigate the potential benefits of treadmill therapy as part of a multidisciplinary approach to treating ASD.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Children with ASD who toe walk. - Gait disorder more than 30% of the time. - Compliance with our treatment protocol. - Children whose guardians agreed on the study Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Associated orthopedic conditions. - Underlying genetic disorders. - Global developmental delay. - Patient's parents'/guardians' refusal to provide willing to sign a consent form Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children with ASD who toe walk. * Gait disorder more than 30% of the time. * Compliance with our treatment protocol. * Children whose guardians agreed on the study Exclusion Criteria: * Associated orthopedic conditions. * Underlying genetic disorders. * Global developmental delay. * Patient's parents'/guardians' refusal to provide informed consent

Treatments Being Tested

OTHER

Compressions Stocking Group

* Incline: Initially 5% incline and after 4 weeks an incline of 10% will be observed * Speed: Constant speed of 3.4 mph. * Warm up: Calf stretch 10 reps/ 2 sets.

OTHER

Treadmill Training Group

* Incline: Initially 5% incline and after 4 weeks an incline of 10% will be observed * Speed: Constant speed of 3.4 mph. * Warm up: Calf stretch 10 reps/ 2 sets.

Locations (1)

Muhammad Asif Javed

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan