Author(s): Dr. Yallappa M

Abstract:
Abnormal gait is the common problem in children with cerebral palsy because of motor weakness and poor voluntary motor control. Crouched gait or Diplegic gate is an important functional biomarker in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. In addition to that they have slower walking speed, a shorter stride length and more time spent with double support. Improvement in mobility function has been the primary goal in the rehabilitation of children with Cerebral palsy. Task oriented strength training program is linked to have improvement in mobility function in children with cerebral palsy.

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