Effect of Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training on Children with Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:减重平板步行训练对学龄脑瘫患儿行走功能的影响
- Author:
Qi ZHANG
;
Li SHEN
;
Hong PANG
;
Guiyun SONG
;
Yumei ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
body-weight supported treadmill training, school-aged, cerebral palsy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(2):152-155
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of partial body-weight supported treadmill training(BWSTT) on gross motor function measure, walking ability and efficiency, and functional ambulation categories in children with cerebral palsy(CP).Methods35 children with cerebral palsy were assigned into 3 groups, BWSTT group(BWSTT with PT, n=11), TT group(treadmill training with PT, n=12), and PT group (n=12). Assessments were performed before treatment and 8 weeks and 12 weeks after treatment respectively. The evaluation items included the D & E dimensions of the gross motor function measures (GMFM), walking ability(WA), walking efficiency(WE)and Functional ambulation categories (FAC).ResultsNo statistically significant differences were found in age, gender, body height, as well as clinical assessments (GMFM, WA, WE and FAC) before treatment between 3 groups(P>0.05). There was statistically significant difference in each group 12 weeks after treatment, and BWSTT group showed statistical significant difference in GMFM, WA, WE and FAC.ConclusionBWSTT could significantly improve the walking ability and walking efficiency, and also the standing and walking ability of children with CP.
