Aerobic capacity and skeletal muscle function in child with cerebral palsy

Introduction. - The aim of this study is to assess the aerobic capacity and the skeletal muscle function (force and muscular endurance of quadriceps muscle) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) compared with healthy children. Synthesis of facts. - In children with CP, the aerobic capacity during exercise is lower compared with healthy children in association with an impaired maximal isometric force and endurance of the quadriceps muscle. Conclusion. - Children with CP have a lower aerobic capacity and an impaired skeletal muscle function compared with healthy children. (c) 2005 Elsevier SAS. Tous droits reserves.