The cerebral palsy symptoms are, among others, balance and gait disorders. The goal of this study was to assess balance capabilities in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy rehabilitated using Lokomat active orthosis. The experimental group included children with cerebral palsy, aged 6-14 years, independent standing, level II-III according to GMFCS classification. The cohort was random...

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)....

objectives: the high number of cerebral palsy, the severe disability of this disorder, depression in disabilities, and long lasting effects of the child`s disability on the family especially mothers are the common issues. the purpose of this study was investigating the level of depression in mothers with cerebral palsy children and its related factors. methods: this caused comparative study was...

BACKGROUND Mutations in the SPG3A gene (atlastin protein) cause approximately 10% of autosomal-dominant hereditary spastic paraplegia. For many subjects with an SPG3A mutation, spastic gait begins in early childhood and does not significantly worsen even over many years. Such subjects resemble those with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. To date, only 9 SPG3A mutations have been reported. OBJE...

Background: Hamstring muscles contracture is a major problem in the management of the cerebral palsy CP patient causing the crouch gait which is one of the most resistant conditions to treat. Methods: Twenty patients (40 knees) with spastic cerebral palsy diaplegia, between 7 – 12 years of age, presented to The National Institute of Neuromotor System of Egypt, from January 2010 to January 2011....

Background: Cerebral Palsy can be defined as a cluster of disorders acting on person’s movement, posture, and balance. Palsy, which affects 2 to 3 out every 1000 live births, is caused by variety factors, including brain injury affect It’s linked the perinatal period in about 92% cases. Premature birth, infections, intrauterine growth restrictions, multiple gestations, other risk factors are al...