Effects of a group circuit progressive resistance training program compared with a treadmill training program for adolescents with cerebral palsy

Abstract

Both programs were effective in improving motor function in adolescents with cerebral palsy. The GT program had generally greater benefits based on the functional measures.

The efficacy of functional gait training in children and young adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…Effect sizes for all studies are shown in Figure . The MCID for increase in walking speed (0.1m/s), was achieved after intervention in 12 studies . Level IV and V studies supported this positive effect of increase in walking speed as a result of gait training.…”

“…One further study reported no change after a brief period of gait training with added ankle load . Persisting positive effects were noted in studies with follow‐up measurements from 1 month up to 6 months after cessation of intervention; however, one study was contrary to this trend, showing a decline in walking speed at 14 weeks follow‐up after resuming normal activities …”

“…GMFM or subcategories of this measure were reported in 11 studies . Three studies reported the overall GMFM score, of which two found a statistically significant within‐group change and intergroup improvement favouring intervention, in addition exceeding the reported MCID of 1.3, while one study found no significant change in this measure . Eight studies reported the walking dimension of the GMFM (dimension E), with one reporting the sum of dimensions D and E .…”

“…found no change in score in a single patient case report. Four studies reported lasting positive effects in gross motor function retained in follow‐up from 1 month up to 6 months after intervention …”

“…Comparison was only possible for walking speed, where meta‐analysis revealed a significant moderate effect towards increased walking speed with gait training intervention. Aviram et al . was the only study included in the meta‐analysis to favour standard therapy over gait training.…”