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Effect of robotic-assisted gait training program on spatiotemporal gait parameters for ambulatory children with
Maha F Algabbani1, Jaber Mohammed Fagehi2, Muzaynah Aljosh3
1Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Background:
Gait training programs are commonly used to improve gait in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
Objective:
To compared the effects of robotic-gait assistant training (RAGT) and conventional body weight support treadmill training (CBWSTT) on gait parameters among ambulatory children with CP.
Methods:
The study is a randomized controlled trial of 36 children (17 in the RAGT group and 19 in the CBWSTT group) aged 5 to 14. Gait training involved 30-to 35-minute sessions three times per week over eight weeks.
Results:
Mixed ANCOVA showed no main effect of time or group on all gait parameters (P > .05). Gross motor function measure dimensions D (GMFM D) and E (GMFM E) show main effects on step width. Stride length, step length, speed, swing phase, and double support phase interacted with GMFM D and E. There was a negative correlation between motor function level and the change from baseline. Children with lower motor function show a greater change from baseline.
Conclusion:
There were no significant differences between CBWSTT and RAGT for children with CP; however, with gait training interventions, the level of motor function should be considered.
