Background This paper updates our 2011 systematic review on the clinical efficacy of three-
dimensional instrumented gait analysis (3DGA). Research question What is the current …

Gait analysis is recognized as a useful assessment tool in the field of human movement
research. However, doubts remain on its real effectiveness as a clinical tool, ie on its …

Introduction Cerebral palsy (CP) is associated with reduced muscle volumes, but previous
studies have reported deficits in only a small number of muscles. The extent of volume …

Background Three-dimensional gait analysis (3DGA) is commonly used to assess the effect
of orthopedic single-event multilevel surgery (SEMLS) in children with spastic cerebral palsy …

Aim We investigated the validity of the Gait Outcomes Assessment List (GOAL), as an
assessment of gait function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method We studied a …

Gait deficits in cerebral palsy (CP) are often treated with a single-event multi-level surgery
(SEMLS). Selecting the treatment options (combination of bony and soft tissue corrections) …

Background Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a surgical procedure for treating spasticity
in ambulant children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, controversies remain regarding …

Background aims Cerebral palsy (CP) is related to severe perinatal hypoxia with permanent
brain damage in nearly 50% of surviving preterm infants. Cell therapy is a potential …

Foot and ankle deformities are common in patients with cerebral palsy. Deformity can vary
with degree of spasticity and anatomic classification (ie, diplegic vs quadriplegic) …

Background: The natural history of ambulatory function in individuals with cerebral palsy
(CP) consists of deterioration over time. This is thought to be due, in part, to the relationship …