Effects OF NMES With and Without Dynamic Bracing on Spasticity and Movement Quality in CP
The study aims at comparing Neuromuscular electrical Stimulation with and without dynamic bracing on spasticity and movement quality of lower limb in Children with Cerebral Palsy
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Age between 5 to 12 years. Able to walk with or without an assistive device. Classification as level I-II on the Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS). Able to stand with or without support for 1 minute. Classification as levels I-III on the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS); and the ability to follow and accept verbal instructions. Muscle tone scored ≥2, according to Modified Ashworth Scale.  Exclusion Criteria:  Orthopedic Surgical intervention (e.g. tendon lengthening in lower limb) within the previous 12 months Treatment with botulinum toxin in the calf muscles within the previous 6 months Presence of structural deformities at the lower limbs and trunk, or instability in the ankle joint, which could compromise the child's safety and performance of the motor task Severe affective or psychiatric impairments; Serious vision or hearing problems Any neurological impairment (epilepsy or any other disease that would interfere with physical activity) - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 5 Years - MaximumAge: 12 Years - StdAgeList: Child