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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2014; 04(04): 010-017
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703824
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LOCOMOTOR TREADMILL TRAINING PROGRAM USING DRIVEN GAIT ORTHOSIS VERSUS MANUAL TREADMILL THERAPY ON MOTOR OUTPUT IN SPASTIC DIPLEGIC CEREBRAL PALSY CHILDREN

Reda S.M. Sarhan
1   Assistant Professors, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Mohamed Faisal Chevidikunnan
2   Lecturer, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
,
Riziq Allah Mustafa Gaowgzeh
3   Assistant Professors, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Abstract

Purpose: This study intended to understand and compare the effect of loco-motor treadmill training program using robot-assisted gait therapy (Driven gait-orthosis DGO) and manual treadmill therapy on motor function in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy on their gross motor skills related to walking speed, ambulation and endurance.

Subjects and Methods: Twelve spastic diplegic cerebral palsy children with the age under 5 years were participated in different ambulation training 3 times per week for 30 - 40 minutes sessions consisting of 2 different treadmill walking programs, for 10 weeks, and were tested pre and post intervention. The outcome measures included were; a timed 10-m walk test, ground walking speed, walking distance, and balance which were measured before and after treatment.

Results & Conclusion: The results of this study suggests preliminary findings that children with CP under the age of 5 years can benefit their gross motor function, gait variables after intensive ambulation training using Driven gait orthotis (DGO).

Keywords

Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy - Driven Gait Orthosis - Motor Function


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