Leah Lowe1, Amy Gross McMillan, Charlotte Yates. 1. Physical Therapy Department (Drs Lowe and Yates), University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas; Department of Physical Therapy (Dr McMillan), East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina; Department of Neurobiology (Dr Yates), Center for Translational Neuroscience, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To examine the effect of body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) on gait and gross motor skill development in children (2-5 years old) with developmental delay who are ambulatory. METHODS:Twenty-four subjects (12 control and 12 BWSTT) were enrolled in this randomized control trial. All subjects continued to receive physical therapy. Subjects were tested at baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and at 6 weeks after completion of BWSTT. Outcomes were assessed using the 10-m walk test and Gross Motor Function Measure-D and E. RESULTS: Significant improvements were seen in gait velocity and gross motor skill attainment. With positive interactions in both the 10-m walk test and Gross Motor Function Measure-E, the BWSTT group as compared with the control group demonstrated functional gains in gait velocity and gross motor skills, P = .033 and .017, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: A 6-week high-intensity BWSTT program can improve gait velocity and influence functional gains.
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PURPOSE: To examine the effect of body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) on gait and gross motor skill development in children (2-5 years old) with developmental delay who are ambulatory. METHODS: Twenty-four subjects (12 control and 12 BWSTT) were enrolled in this randomized control trial. All subjects continued to receive physical therapy. Subjects were tested at baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and at 6 weeks after completion of BWSTT. Outcomes were assessed using the 10-m walk test and Gross Motor Function Measure-D and E. RESULTS: Significant improvements were seen in gait velocity and gross motor skill attainment. With positive interactions in both the 10-m walk test and Gross Motor Function Measure-E, the BWSTT group as compared with the control group demonstrated functional gains in gait velocity and gross motor skills, P = .033 and .017, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: A 6-week high-intensity BWSTT program can improve gait velocity and influence functional gains.
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