'What if it were like this?' Perception of mothers of children with cerebral palsy about the ankle-foot orthosis of their children: A qualitative study.

Background: The family-centred approach is fundamental in the therapeutic process of children with cerebral palsy (CP), and the increased competence of parents about therapeutic devices, especially orthoses, can facilitate its implementation, thus intensifying the benefits that this device provides. The aim of this study was to understand the perception of mothers of children with CP in relation to their children's ankle-foot orthosis.

Methods: This is a qualitative study using thematic content analysis technique.