Table 1.
Patient characteristics at baseline, n = 65
| Patient characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Mean age in years and months (SD) | 7 years and 3 months (2 years and 4 months) |
| Gender | |
| Boy | 37 (57%) |
| Girl | 28 (43%) |
| GMFCS | |
| Level I | 19 (29%) |
| Level II | 23 (35%) |
| Level III | 23 (35%) |
| CP type | |
| Unilateral | 14 (22%) |
| Bilateral | 51 (78%) |
| Treatment with botulinum toxin | 41 (63%) |
| Casting period (unilateral or bilateral) | 32 (49%) |
| New/realignment AFOs | 21 (32%) |
Abbreviations: AFOs, ankle foot orthoses; CP, cerebral palsy; GMFCS, Gross Motor Function Classification System.