Managing lower extremity muscle tone and function in children with cerebral palsy via eight-week repetitive passive knee movement intervention

► An eight-week RPM protocol is effective in controlling spastic hypertonia. ► An eight-week RPM protocol increases walking speed in CP than general rehabilitation. ► Significant correlation was found between TUG and RI. ► Six-minute walk test was significantly correlated with TUG. ► Treatment effects can last for at least 3 days post intervention.