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Trial reportAmerican journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation2017

Effects of the Integration of Dynamic Weight Shifting Training Into Treadmill Training on Walking Function of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Ming Wu, Janis Kim, Pooja Arora, Deborah J Gaebler-Spira, Yunhui Zhang

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

22 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  2. Systematic review and network meta-analysis of robot-assisted gait training on lower limb function in patients with cerebral palsy.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2023
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ming WuFrom the Sensory Motor Performance Program, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois (MW, JK, PA, DJG-S, YZ); and Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois (MW).
Janis Kim
Pooja Arora
Deborah J Gaebler-Spira
Yunhui Zhang

Funding

Robotic_Gait_Training_Improves_Locomotor_Function_in_Children_with_Cerebral_PalsyR21HD066261 · NICHD · REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO D/B/A SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB · PI WU, MING · 2011 to 2012
$422k
NICHD NIH HHS R21 HD066261
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim of the study was to determine whether applying an assistance force to the pelvis and legs during treadmill training can improve walking function in children with cerebral palsy.

designTwenty-three children with cerebral palsy were randomly assigned to the robotic or treadmill only group. For participants who were assigned to the robotic group, a controlled force was applied to the pelvis and legs during treadmill walking. For participants who were assigned to the treadmill only group, manual assistance was provided as needed. Each participant trained 3 times/wk for 6 wks. Outcome measures included walking speed, 6-min walking distance, and clinical assessment of motor function, which were evaluated before, after training, and 8 wks after the end of training, and were compared between two groups.

resultsSignificant increases in walking speed and 6-min walking distance were observed after robotic training (P = 0.03), but no significant change was observed after treadmill training only. A greater increase in 6-min walking distance was observed after robotic training than that after treadmill only training (P = 0.01).

conclusionsApplying a controlled force to the pelvis and legs, for facilitating weight-shift and leg swing, respectively, during treadmill training may improve walking speed and endurance in children with cerebral palsy. TO CLAIM CME CREDITS: Complete the self-assessment activity and evaluation online at http://www.physiatry.org/JournalCME CME

objectivesUpon completion of this article, the reader should be able to: (1) discuss the importance of physical activity at the participation level (sports programs) for children with cerebral palsy; (2) contrast the changes in walking ability and endurance for children in GMFCS level I, II and III following sports programs; and (3) identify the impact of higher frequency of sports program attendance over time on walking ability. LEVEL: Advanced ACCREDITATION: The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Exoskeleton DeviceAdolescentCerebral PalsyChildExercise TestExercise ToleranceFemaleHumansMaleResistance TrainingRoboticsTreatment OutcomeWalking

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PMID28644244
PMCPMC5648612

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