The Relationship Between Plantar Flexor Spasticity and Kinematics of Ipsilateral Upper Extremity in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

摘要

In children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) the stance phase duration is shorter than the swing phase at the affected side during walking. Additionally, temporal-spatial parameters are also altered [1]. The planar flexors spasticity may one of the contributors of these changes for children with hemiplegic CP who have type 2 gait pattern [2]. Upper limb movements may also altered due to compensate abnormal gait pattern on the affected side and/or reduced gait velocity [3].