The Effect of AFOs on the EMG of Children With CP
The Effect of the Ankle-foot Orthosis on Muscle Activity in the Lower Limbs in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
30 participants
Jan 6, 2023
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Conditions
Summary
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have altered gait patterns as a result of primary and secondary symptoms. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are frequently used to improve their gait. Despite evidence of AFO-effects on gait kinetics and -kinematics, the effects on muscle activity remain unclear. This study will investigate the effect of AFOs on the amplitude and timing, as well as the co-activation of lower limb muscle activity in children with spastic CP.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I - III
- CP (bilateral \& unilateral)
- Age: 6 - 17 years
- Prescribed AFO by the medical team (as part of the standard care)
Exclusion Criteria4
- Severe contractures or spasticity, which makes it impossible to wear a conventional AFO
- Cognitive or visual impairment that hinder them to understand instructions
- Previous surgery on bones and/or muscles of the legs in the last 12 months prior to assessment
- Presence of ataxia or dystonia
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NCT06532981