Bingol

Researchers are studying how motor imagery ability relates to functional mobility, walking, and balance in children with diplegic cerebral palsy. This study uses a cross-sectional and correlational design to explore these relationships by assessing motor imagery capacity and physical function in children aged 5 to 18 years with diplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will undergo several assessments including the Laterality Task (Choice Task) to measure implicit motor imagery by identifying the side of a limb using the Recognize Foot app. The Mental Stopwatch Paradigm will evaluate explicit motor imagery by comparing actual movement timing to imagined movement timing. Functional mobility will be assessed using the Functional Mobility Scale and the Timed Up and Go test. Walking ability will be examined with the Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire, which is based on self or observer reports. During the study, children will participate in one-on-one assessments after providing consent along with their families. Researchers will collect demographic information and perform various motor imagery and functional mobility tests. Outcome measures include motor imagery capacity, functional mobility, walking, and balance performance assessed within 24 to 48 hours. The study monitors how well children perform these tasks to understand the connection between motor imagery and physical function.