Background: Evidence on the effect of Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) on spinal posture which is very important for postural control, is insufficient.The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of AFO in spinal posture, balance and lower extremity functional skills in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Methods: This study was conducted using a repeated-measures design. 25 children with CP aged 6-17 years were included. Children were classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), Manual Skills Classification System (MACS) and Communication Function Classification System (CFCS). Spinal postures with Spinal Mouse (SM), balance and lower extremity functional skills were evaluated using the Pediatric Berg Balance Scale, Pediatric Functional Reach and Timed Up \& Go Test twice with AFO and barefoot.
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Timeframe: Measurements were made between the dates 07.01.2024-10.02.2024.The measurement of each individual took approximately 30 min