Locomotor and robotic assistive gait training for children with cerebral palsy.

Journal: Developmental medicine and child neurology
Published Date: Nov 22, 2020

Abstract

AIM: To determine if robotic assisted gait training (RAGT) using surface muscle electrical stimulation and locomotor training enhances mobility outcomes when compared to locomotor training alone in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Authors

  • Dayna Pool
    School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
  • Jane Valentine
    Kids Rehab, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
  • Nicholas F Taylor
    School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Natasha Bear
    Kids Rehab, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
  • Catherine Elliott
    School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

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