The Effect of AFOs on the EMG of Children With CP
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Observational Study
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 6 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · Other
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About This Trial
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 …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria:
* 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 criteria:
* Severe contractures or spasticity, which makes it impossible to wear …
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