Background: Ankle-foot orthoses are frequently prescribed to reduce spasticity, position the extremity more properly, and regulate gait during the rehabilitation process of children with cerebral palsy. Objective: To investigate the effects of unilateral or bilateral use of plastic ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) used in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy (CP) on the child's gait and balance. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of unilateral and bilateral use of AFOs used in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy on gait and balance. Methods: 19 cooperative children aged 4-12 years, with gross motor function classification system levels 1 and 2, using bilateral AFOs were included in the study. Children were evaluated with bilateral AFOs, unilateral AFOs, and without AFOs. Trunk sway assessment was performed on the Bertec Balance force platform with eyes open and closed, and time-spatial characteristics of gait were evaluated with the GAITRite electronic walkway.
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Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks