SPASTIC CEREBRAL PALSY

This study tested whether a specific nerve block could help children with spastic cerebral palsy need less opioid pain medication after a major leg surgery. Researchers compared pain levels and medication use in 30 children who received the nerve block during surgery versus stand…

This study tested if a series of gentle leg casts could help children with spastic cerebral palsy who have tight calf muscles and foot deformities. It involved 40 children aged 3 to 12 to see if the casts could improve ankle movement, reduce muscle tightness, and help with walkin…

This study tested whether a special 3-week physical therapy exercise camp could improve leg control and walking ability in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Twenty-three children aged 5 to 18 attended the camp and did follow-up exercises at home. Researchers measured changes …

This study tested whether adding a special elastic leg brace to standard physical therapy could improve walking and balance in young children with spastic cerebral palsy. Researchers compared therapy alone to therapy plus the brace in 26 children who walk with their toes pointed …

This study aimed to understand how walking patterns change over time in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers observed 36 children with cerebral palsy and 36 typically developing children while they walked for 3 minutes. They measured step timing, muscle activity, and energy …