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Evaluation of Lower Body Positive Pressure Supported Treadmill Training for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Center:

NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Max Kurz
[email protected]
402-559-9599

Product Description:

Purpose: To examine the feasibility of using lower body positive pressure supported (LBPPS) treadmill training to improve the walking abilities, balance and lower extremity strength of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: Nine children with CP (GMFCS II-IV) participated in LBPPS treadmill training 2 days per week for 6 weeks. Pre and post training measures of preferred walking speed, spatiotemporal kinematics, lower extremity strength, and the BESTest were used to assess potential improvements from LBPPS treadmill training. Results: LBPPS treadmill training resulted in significantly faster walking speed, less time in double support, improved overall balance, and strength of the lower extremity antigravity musculature. Conclusions: It is feasible to use LBPPS treadmill training to improve the walking performance, balance, and strength of children with CP.

Keyword(s):

Balance, Biomechanics, Body Weight Support, Cerebral Palsy, Gait Training

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Students

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