Gait and Posture reports on a recent study that indicates decreased muscle strength in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy effects walking ability.  The researchers recorded a high correlation between muscle strength and the Gross Motor Function Measure.  Muscle weakness was noted the most in the ankles followed by the hips.

Reference:  Meta Nyström Eek and Eva Beckung (2008) Walking ability is related to muscle strength in children with cerebral palsy Gait & Posture Volume 28, Issue 3, October 2008, Pages 366-371

Looking for activities to work on muscle strengthening - check out www.YourTherapySource.com/playstrong