To What Degree Does Limb Spasticity Affect Motor Performance in Para-Footballers With Cerebral Palsy?

ABSTRACT: Spasticity is considered a contributor to hypertonia, frequently presented in people with cerebral palsy (CP), affecting muscle function and motor activities. In CP football, the classification system determines that this impairment is eligible for competitive para-sports due to the impact on activity limitation and sports performance. However, the relationship between this feature (i.e., spastic hypertonia) and performance determinants has not been explored yet. This study aimed to assess the association of clinical spasticity measurements with the performance of sport-specific tests used for classification purposes. Sixty-nine international footballers with CP voluntarily participated in this study. The Australian Spasticity Assessment Scale was used to measure spasticity in lower limbs

SUBMITTER: Roldan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8818870 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature