Independent Walking Onset of Children With Cerebral Palsy

Biomechanics and Motor Control of the First 6 Months of Independent Walking for Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

This study will focus the gait analysis, using an optoelectronic system, of children with unilateral cerebral palsy compared to typically developed children in the first 6 months of independent walking.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Maximum age of 3 years old
• Independent walking experience of maximum 6 months
• Ability to walk 5 m without falling or needing a technical assistance
• A right or left hemiplegia in a predictive clinical context of a CP at the age of 2 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of lower limb musculoskeletal trauma in the last 6 months
• A known skin allergy to any adhesive product
• History of lower limb musculoskeletal surgery
• History of BTX injections into the lower limbs muscles in the last 3 months