Effects of balance training on different surfaces on ankle proprioception and functional balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Balance training on different surfaces is important in the rehabilitation of children with spastic cerebral palsy. However, the impact of balance training on different surfaces on ankle proprioception has not yet been investigated. This study aims to investigate the effects of balance exercises performed on rough and smooth unstable surfaces on ankle proprioception and dynamic balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Methods

The study included 16 children aged 5-10 years with spastic hemiplegic and diplegic type cerebral palsy who were at the Gross Motor Function Classification System Level I and II. The children participating in the study were randomly assigned to two groups. One group performed balance exercises comprising six movements on a balance boar

SUBMITTER: Bezgin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12765279 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature