Purpose: Several methods are used to reduce spasticity in cerebral palsy (CP) rehabilitation.
One of these methods is stretching. This study aimed to compare the acute effects of
intramuscular stretching and passive stretching on spasticity in children with bilateral spastic
CP. Methods: The study included a total of 22 children (12 boys and 10 girls) with bilateral
CP, between the ages of 5 and 13 years (mean age= 6.45±1.96 years), who had spasticity in
the plantar flexor muscle groups. All children were under an individualized physiotherapy …

Purpose: Several methods are used to reduce spasticity in cerebral palsy (CP) rehabilitation.
One of these methods is stretching. This study aimed to compare the acute effects of
intramuscular stretching and passive stretching on spasticity in children with bilateral spastic
CP.