The Effect of Rehabilitation Program on Heart Rate and Mechanical Efficiency of Leg Muscles in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

Introduction: The efficiency of muscular function is directly related to energy consumption. Maintaining the dynamic equilibrium and fatigue during walking and other daily activities are the main problems in spastic cerebral palsy patients. Recognition of mechanism and muscular function in these patients is important from a clinical and rehabilitational perspective. The objective of this study was to compare mechanical efficiency and some cardiovascular indices in children with spastic cerebral palsy, before and after submaximal aerobic exercise program, and its comparison with normal children.