Influence of Trunk Control on Gait Characteristics and Capacity in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Aim: This study was conducted with the aim of to determine relationship between trunk control and walking time-distance characteristics capacity in children spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Method: The included 14 palsy, aged 7-13 years, who were Level I-II according Gross Motor Function Classification System. Trunk assessed Control Measurement Scale (TCMS; static, dynamic, reach, total score). Temporo-spatial gait evaluated a posturography device NeuroCom Inc. by means force-plate, step length (cm), width speed (cm/s) right-left symmetry (%) evaluated. Walking modified timed get up go test (mTUG). Relationships variables Spearman’s Correlation linear regression analysis. Results: According correlation analysis, there significantly negative good static subscale TCMS mTUG (r: -0.754; p<0.01), excellent dynamic reaching subscales scores (respectively r=-0.837; -0.861; -0.872 p<0.01). Additionally, positive correlations length, wide 0.624; 0.690; 0.720 p<0.01); length; moderate score r:-0.872; 0.677; 0.585; 0.626 predictor all except velocity; (R2 = 0.796; 0.394; 0.303; 0.027; 0.320). Conclusion: results this show importance on CP.