THE ROLE OF GAIT ANALYSIS IN ESTABLISHING THE FUNCTIONAL SURGERY PROGRAM IN DIPLEGIC CP CHILDREN.

Orthoses represent one of the tools most frequently used for the rehabilitation course of children affected by cerebral palsy (CP). A number of studies tried to evaluate the effectiveness of orthoses [1]. At present time no homogeneous results were found, both for what concerns their impact on the motor performance, and, mainly, for what concerns their effect in the fields of activities and participation [2]. These fields are still now very slightly explored. As indicated by [2], it is therefore necessary to deeper explore these issues in order to improve the rehabilitation care. This study aims at verifying the effectiveness of the orthoses on motor performance, with relation to gross motor abilities and patient satisfaction.