Wavelet Analysis of Electromyography (EMG) in Cerebral Palsy

You may be eligible if

• A diagnosis of spastic diplegic CP
• Must be ambulatory without the use of orthotics
• Between a GMFCS Level I and Level III
• Between the ages of 7 and 13 years
• Cleared by an orthopedic surgeon for risk of hip subluxation or dislocation and cannot have significant scoliosis (curvature \> 40 degrees)
• Seizure-free or seizure controlled
• Has visuoperceptual skills and cognitive/communication skills sufficient to follow multiple step commands and to attend to tasks associated with data collection
• Must be greater than 1 year post-surgery to the lower extremities
• Must be greater then 6 months botulinum toxin injection
• Passive range of motion in lower extremity joints must be greater than 10 degrees of flexion contracture at the hips as measured by the Thomas Test, at least 20 degrees of hip abduction bilaterally, less than 5 degrees of knee flexion contracture, popliteal angle less than 45 degrees, and at least 0 degrees of ankle dorsiflexion with the knee extended while the foot is in varus