Title

Improving Gait And Function In Children With Cerebral Palsy; A Comparison Of Supported Speed Treadmill Training To Therapeutic Exercise

Authors

Brianna Palmer, University of New EnglandFollow

Faculty Advisor(s)

Eileen Ricci

Document Type

Course Paper

Publication Date

4-4-2014

Rights

© 2014 Brianna Palmer

Abstract

An appraisal was made of an article by Schindl et al, regarding the efficacy of supported speed treadmill training (SSTTEP) in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The selected paper included children with GMFCS Level II-IV spastic CP, and compared SSTTEP intervention to therapeutic exercise.

Both intervention groups significantly improved gait speed, cadence, and Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI) global scores, however only the SSTTEP group maintained those gains four weeks after the study ended. The SSTTEP group also yielded decreased stride length.

The study is optimistic for both SSTTEP and therapeutic exercise interventions for improving gait in children with spastic CP.

Recommended Citation

Palmer, Brianna, "Improving Gait And Function In Children With Cerebral Palsy; A Comparison Of Supported Speed Treadmill Training To Therapeutic Exercise" (2014). Critically Appraised Topics (CAT). 3.
https://dune.une.edu/pt_studcat/3