| Effects of a supported speed treadmill training exercise program on impairment and function for children with cerebral palsy. | |
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PMID: 21679357 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Aim To compare the effects of a supported speed treadmill training exercise program (SSTTEP) with exercise on spasticity, strength, motor control, gait spatiotemporal parameters, gross motor skills, and physical function. Method Twenty-six children (14 males, 12 females; mean age 9y 6mo, SD 2y 2mo) with spastic cerebral palsy (CP; diplegia, n=12; triplegia, n=2; quadriplegia n=12; Gross Motor Function Classification System levels II-IV) were randomly assigned to the SSTTEP or exercise (strengthening) group. After a twice daily, 2-week induction, children continued the intervention at home 5 days a week for 10 weeks. Data collected at baseline, after 12-weeks' intervention, and 4 weeks after the intervention stopped included spasticity, motor control, and strength; gait spatiotemporal parameters; Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM); and Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI). Results Gait speed, cadence, and PODCI global scores improved, with no difference between groups. No significant changes were seen in spasticity, strength, motor control, GMFM scores, or PODCI transfers and mobility. Post-hoc testing showed that gains in gait speed and PODCI global scores were maintained in the SSTTEP group after withdrawal of the intervention. Interpretation Although our hypothesis that the SSTTEP group would have better outcomes was not supported, results are encouraging as children in both groups showed changes in function and gait. Only the SSTTEP group maintained gains after withdrawal of intervention. |
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Therese E Johnston; Kyle E Watson; Sandy A Ross; Philip E Gates; John P Gaughan; Richard T Lauer; Carole A Tucker; Jack R Engsberg |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-6-17 |
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Title: Developmental medicine and child neurology Volume: - ISSN: 1469-8749 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-6-17 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0006761 Medline TA: Dev Med Child Neurol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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© The Authors. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology © 2011 Mac Keith Press. |
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Department of Physical Therapy, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA. Department of Physical Therapy, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, PA. School of Health Professions, Maryville University, St Louis, MO. Medical Staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Shreveport, LA. Department of Physiology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Department of Physical Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. School of Medicine, Washington University, St Louis, MO, USA. |
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