Multidimensional Effects of Solid and Hinged Ankle-Foot Orthosis in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Purpose: To compare the effect of solid (SAFO) and hinged (HAFO) ankle-foot orthoses in children with cerebral palsy spastic diplegia and true equinus and jump gait.

Methods: Participants were 26 children (13 wore SAFO and 13 wore HAFO) aged 4 to 14 years classified as Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I to III. Children were tested on standardized measures of body structure and function, activity, and participation.

Evaluation of the multidimensional effects of adaptive seating interventions for young children with non-ambulatory cerebral palsy.

Purpose: To investigate the short-term effectiveness of the first adaptive seating system received by children with non-ambulatory cerebral palsy (CP) who are classified as level IV or V according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System.

Materials And Methods: A trained clinical assessor examined 20 children with non-ambulatory CP (mean age: 4.5 years) for their trunk control ability in static, active, and reactive tasks using the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control.