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W D Gouvier, J S Richards, P D Blanton

    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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    Behavioral interventions, including peer modeling and contingent music/auditory feedback, significantly improved ambulation skills in two patients with physical disabilities who resisted traditional physical therapy (PT). These methods offer cost-effective rehabilitation solutions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Pediatric Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Traditional physical therapy (PT) for ambulation skills in physically handicapped individuals often faces resistance.
    • Behavior modification principles, such as reward and desensitization, are known to aid in improving ambulation.
    • Two challenging cases involving pediatric spina bifida and adult traumatic brain injury (TBI) required novel behavioral approaches.