Functionality and Family Characteristics in Children With Cerebral Palsy

The Effect of Family Characteristics on the Functional Level of Children With Cerebral Palsy of the Spastic Type With Walking Ability

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of family characteristics on functional level in children with Spastic Type Cerebral Palsy who are able to walk.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with hemiparetic and diparetic type CP
• Between the ages of 5-15
• GMFCS level I, II and III
• Volunteer individuals were included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having undergone a surgical operation within the last year,
• Having contracture in the lower extremity,
• Having had a fracture in the lower extremity in the last 6 months,
• Botulinum Toxin A (BTX-A) administered in the last 6 months
• Patients with cognitive, visual or hearing impairments that would prevent communication with their peers and siblings were excluded from the study.