Observational studySensors (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Robot-Assisted Gait Training Combined with Conventional Physiotherapy in Postoperative Patients with Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Single Cohort Observational Study.
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- Pilot Study of an Integrated Gait and Spine Kinematics Protocol Using Optoelectronic Motion Analysis in Scoliosis Patients: Validation, Usability, and Comparison with Healthy Controls.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundCerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of disability in developmental age, affecting motor and postural skills. With growth, lower-limb orthopedic surgery often becomes necessary. Post-surgical walking rehabilitation programs generally involve conventional therapy with only limited evidence on the use of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT). The aim of the present pilot study is to assess the feasibility and the preliminary functional outcomes of an intensive 3-week rehabilitation of 15 sessions with Lokomat combined with 15 sessions of conventional physiotherapy.
methodsIn total, 27 patients with diplegic cerebral palsy who underwent orthopedic surgery were recruited. Outcomes collected: the 6 min walking test (primary outcome), the Gross Motor Function Measure-88, the Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire, 3D gait analysis, and spasticity and force metrics of the lower limbs. Paired statistical tests were used to assess pre-post changes.
resultsA pre-post statistically significant improvement was observed in gait endurance in the 6MWT (Δ = 28.56 ± 34.28 m;
conclusionsThis combined rehabilitative approach seems to be promising in postoperative patients with CP. Future studies, involving a control group and larger sample size, are needed to generalize our results.
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