Activities-based Locomotor Training Program Versus Traditional Physical Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Description

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of an intensive activities-based locomotor training program as compared to traditional physical therapy on activity, participation, and central and peripheral neurophysiological adaptation in children with cerebral palsy.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of an intensive activities-based locomotor training program as compared to traditional physical therapy on activity, participation, and central and peripheral neurophysiological adaptation in children with cerebral palsy.

Impact of an Activities-based Locomotor Training Program Versus Traditional Physical Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy on Activity, Participation, and Neurophysiological Adaptations

Activities-based Locomotor Training Program Versus Traditional Physical Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Condition
Cerebral Palsy
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Waco

Baylor University, Waco, Texas, United States, 76798

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosis of CP
  • * Between the ages of 2 to 12 years.
  • * Enrolled in a 3-week AB-LT program and/or participate in traditional physical therapy.
  • * Surgery or botulinum toxin injections in the previous 6 months
  • * Uncontrolled epilepsy or cardiovascular disease.

Ages Eligible for Study

2 Years to 6 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Baylor University,

Megan Flores, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Baylor University

Study Record Dates

2027-05-30