Muscle Tone and Stiffness Comparison in Ambulatory Children With Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy: Implications for Postural Balance and Functional Mobility

Our study highlights the importance of achieving muscle symmetry, particularly in the plantar flexors, for functional mobility in UCP children. While differences in ankle and knee muscle biomechanics were observed, they didn't significantly impact functional mobility or postural balance. Symmetry in lumbar spinal extensor biomechanics correlated with better outcomes, emphasizing the crucial role of trunk control in rehabilitation strategies for ambulatory children with UCP.