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Evaluation of lower body positive pressure supported treadmill training for children with cerebral palsy
Max J Kurz1, Brad Corr, Wayne Stuberg
1Physical Therapy Department, Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA. mkurz@unmc.edu
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.
