Gait analysis in cerebral palsy (2005–2025): a bibliometric mapping of research trends, collaboration networks, and emerging technologies - Takeaways - MDSpire

Gait analysis in cerebral palsy (2005–2025): a bibliometric mapping of research trends, collaboration networks, and emerging technologies

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  • Zhe Wang

  • Xiao Liu

  • July 7, 2026

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    The bibliometric study analyzed 1,404 publications on gait analysis in cerebral palsy from 2005 to 2025, revealing a significant increase in annual output.

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    The USA was identified as the most productive country in CP gait research, contributing 376 papers with an h-index of 45.

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    Key themes in the literature included 'crouch gait,' 'reliability,' and 'gross motor function,' with emerging trends in wearable sensors and artificial intelligence.

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    Gait & Posture was the leading journal, publishing 207 articles on the subject, indicating a focused interest in this area.

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    The analysis highlighted a gap in intervention studies linking gait analysis to patient-centered outcomes, suggesting a need for further research.

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