Improving trunk posture control in children with CP through a cable-driven robotic hippotherapy: A randomized controlled feasibility study.

Journal: Gait & posture

PMID: 38943825

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Many children with cerebral palsy (CP) show impairments in trunk posture control, one crucial factor contributing to impairments in gait and arm manipulation.

Authors

Ming Wu

Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: w-ming@northwestern.edu.
Janis Kim

Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Deborah Gaebler-Spira

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.

Keywords

Cerebral Palsy Child Child, Preschool Equine-Assisted Therapy Feasibility Studies Female Humans Male Postural Balance Posture Robotics Torso Walking

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Improving trunk posture control in children with CP through a cable-driven robotic hippotherapy: A randomized controlled feasibility study.

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