Introduction Identification of environmental barriers is an important factor for improving quality of life. The aim was to investigate the relationship between environmental factors and quality of life of children with cerebral palsy and to prioritize environmental factors affecting the quality of life. Method In this cross-sectional study, participants were children with cerebral palsy ( n = 67) 8–12 years. The European Child Environment Questionnaire and cerebral palsy quality of life questionnaire were used. In order to prioritize environmental codes, each of the items in the European Child Environment Questionnaire was linked to environmental codes of the cerebral palsy ICF Core Set. Data were analyzed using SPSS and Pearson correlation and regression tests. Results There was a significant negative relationship between quality of life and environmental barriers ( p < 0.05, r = −0.36). The European Child Environment Questionnaire covered 75% of the environmental codes of cerebral palsy ICF Core Set. Also, e5 (services, systems and policies) was identified as the main priority of environmental factors affecting the quality of life. Conclusion Occupational Therapists should devote part of the interventional plan to reduce environmental barriers. On the other hand, decision-making organizations have to make supportive laws to improve the physical environment of the home, community, school, and work.

10.30699/jambs.31.144.25 Background & Objective: Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disorder of posture and motor status caused by various factors and can cause childhood disabilities and abnormalities like flat foot deformity. Kinesio Taping is a typical technique that helps relieve pain, relax muscles, and increase proprioception. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping on the plantar arch index in children with diplegic cerebral palsy. Materials & Methods: This randomized clinical trial study was performed on 20 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy aged 2 to 6 years in Zanjan-Iran rehabilitation centers. The children were examined in separate intervention and control groups. In the control group, common flat foot exercises were performed. In contrast, in the intervention group, the Kinesio Taping method was used in addition to the mentioned exercises, and finally, the data were analyzed. Paired samples T-Test and Independent T-Test were used to determine the effect of Kinesio Taping in reducing flat feet.Results: After statistical analysis, it was found that, although both groups showed significant results in their plantar arch indexes, the intervention group's results seemed more effective (p<0.05). Conclusion:Kinesio taping can be a safe, inexpensive, and accessible method to manage flat feet complications in children with diplegic cerebral palsy.

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