Relationship between Lower Extremity Muscle Strength and Functional Balance in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Damage to the developing brain of cerebral palsy children leads to compromised balance and muscle strength, difficulties in performing activities of daily life and walking,which results in falls. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between lower extremity muscular strength and functional balance in children with cerebral palsy. For this purpose, 54 males (aged 6–12) with cerebral palsy, in gross motor function classes I–III, were selected. The results showed no significant relationship between muscle strength of lower limb and functional balance. Therefore, these two factors are independent of each other, and exercises must be used in as a complement to improve the performance of daily activities and avoid falls.