Efficacy of Robot-Assisted Gait Therapy Compared to Conventional Therapy or Treadmill Training in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

Journal: Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
Published Date: Dec 16, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Motor, gait and balance disorders reduce functional capabilities for activities of daily living in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Robot-assisted gait therapy (RAGT) is being used to complement conventional therapy (CT) or treadmill therapy (TT) in CP rehabilitation. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the effect of RAGT on gait, balance and functional independence in CP children, in comparison to CT or TT.

Authors

  • Irene Cortés-Pérez
    Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, Road Sacramento s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain.
  • Noelia González-González
    "Torremar" Physiotherapy Center, Street Dr. Fleming 39, 29740 Torre del Mar, Spain.
  • Ana Belén Peinado-Rubia
    AFIXA Fibromyalgia Association, 23008 Jaén, Spain.
  • Francisco Antonio Nieto-Escamez
    Department of Psychology, University of Almería, Road Sacramento s/n, La Cañada, 04120 Almería, Spain.
  • Esteban Obrero-Gaitán
    Department of Health Sciences, University of Jaen, Campus las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain.
  • Héctor García-López
    Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, Road Sacramento s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain.

Keywords

External Resources

Popular Topics
Recent Journals