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The aim of this study will be to evaluate the effect of FES on stimulation of the anterior tibial group by using the WalkAide foot drop stimulator on improving walking and balance abilities in children with hemiplegic CP.
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The aim of this study will be to evaluate the effect of FES on improving walking and balance abilities in children with hemiplegic CP. Forty children with hemiplegic CP will be assigned randomly into two groups (A & B). Control group (A) will receive conventional rehabilitation program for lower limb, balance and gait training. Study group (B) will receive conventional rehabilitation program as in group (A) in addition to FES by using the WalkAide foot drop stimulator. Patients' evaluation will be carried out before and after training to assess walking ability and balance performance.
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Those children functioning scores at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Levels I and II.
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40 participants in 2 patient groups
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