Neuromuscular Mechanisms of Specific Trunk Interventions in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Summary
Determine the effect of repeated pelvis perturbation training on trunk posture and locomotor function in children with CP.
Description
We will determine whether repeat exposure to pelvis perturbation during sitting astride will induce functional improvements in trunk postural control and locomotion in children with CP.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 4–12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with a diagnosis of bilateral spastic CP attributed to complications of prematurity, intracranial hemorrhage and periventricular leukmalacia according to the definition of Bax. * Children aged 4 to 12 years old without Botulinum toxin treatment within 6 months, and without surgeries (such as selective dorsal rhizotomy) within 12 months before the onset of the training. * Subjects will be able to remain seated without help for ≥10s. * GMFCS levels will be I to IV. * Children must be able to signal pain, fear or discomfort reliably. * Children with mild scoliosis…
Interventions
- Behavioralrobotic hippotherapy
A custom designed cable-driven robotic system that mimics horseback movement during walking was used in this study.
- BehavioralConventional physical therapy
Stretching of trunk and leg muscles, followed by sitting and standing balance training, and conventional treadmill walking.
Location
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLabChicago, Illinois