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Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship within two different clinical methods which assess spasticity, gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). It was investigated which muscles have more effects on gross motor function. Methods: Elbow flexor muscles, wrist flexor muscles, hip adductors, hamstrings, gastrocnemius and soleus muscles of 37 children with spastic CP were evaluated using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS) in terms of the severity of spasticity. Gross motor function levels of children were determined by the Gross motor function classification system. Results: For MAS and MTS, most related values were for the elbow flexors, wrist flexors, hip adductors and hamstrings (p<0.05). The relationship between GMFCS level and MAS and MTS scores were significantly correlated between for the hamstring muscles and GMFCS (p<0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it was observed that MAS and MTS were in general compatible with each other, but the spasticity of the hamstring muscles and static contractures affect gross motor function, which may vary according to the evaluated muscles.

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