Continuous inter-limb coordination deficits in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy

摘要

Background: Continuous inter-limb coordination and the ability to offset perturbations to a movement pattern (i. e., stability) are important factors in efficient motor performance. Patients with movement disorders often show deficits in coordination and stability, although little is known about these features in children with cerebral palsy. The purpose of this study was to identify the continuous inter-limb coordination and stability deficits in children with cerebral palsy and determine if improvement occurs with upper extremity intervention.