Gait-Based Diplegia Classification Using LSMT Networks

Table 1

Diplegia forms defined by Ferrari et al. [4].

Form	Main traits
Form I	Antepulsion of trunk, toe balancing. Constant support from canes
Form II	Pronounced knee flexion in midstance, loaded knee behavior, short steps
Form III	Frontal trunk swinging and use of upper limbs to keep balance, presence of dysperceptive disorders (fear of falling and of open spaces)
Form IV	Mainly a motor deficit. Increased talipes equinus at the start of walking. Difficulty to stop immediately the walking