Development of Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Author Information
Author(s): Hägglund Gunnar, Wagner Philippe
Primary Institution: Lund University Hospital
Hypothesis
The study aims to analyze the development of spasticity with age in children with cerebral palsy.
Conclusion
In children with CP, muscle tone increases up to 4 years of age and then decreases up to 12 years of age.
Supporting Evidence
- Muscle tone increases up to 4 years of age in children with spastic CP.
- After 4 years, muscle tone decreases each year up to 12 years of age.
- 47% of children had spasticity graded as Ashworth 2-4 at 4 years of age.
- 23% of children had that level of spasticity after 12 years of age.
Takeaway
Kids with cerebral palsy get stiffer until they're about 4 years old, and then they start to get less stiff as they grow older.
Methodology
The study analyzed muscle tone measurements in children with CP from 0 to 15 years old using the modified Ashworth scale.
Limitations
The study may not account for all treatment effects and variations in muscle tone due to other factors.
Participant Demographics
Children with cerebral palsy aged 0 to 15 years from southern Sweden.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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