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March 22, 2026Physiotherapy Theory and Practice1 citations

Differences in morphological parameters of calf muscles among children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy at different mobility levels and their relationships with walking ability

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ÜEÜmit ErkutHBHasan Bingöl

Key Points

  • This research aims to examine the differences in calf muscle morphology related to mobility levels in children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy.
  • Analyzed calf muscle thickness in children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy at different mobility levels
  • Compared measurements of gastrocnemius and soleus muscles
  • Evaluated relationships between muscle thickness and walking ability
  • Significant associations found between muscle thickness and walking ability
  • Thickness of gastrocnemius and soleus muscles correlated with functional mobility levels
  • Musculoskeletal integrity highlighted as crucial for locomotion activities

Abstract

The significant associations between GM and soleus muscle thickness and walking ability indicated that these muscles are important contributors to functional mobility in children and adolescents with CP. These findings also emphasized that musculoskeletal integrity remains a critical factor of mobility and locomotion activities, even within contemporary participation‑focused rehabilitation models.

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Erkut et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf86ecf665edcd009e9141https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2026.2647789
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