A robot-based gait training therapy for pediatric population with cerebral palsy: goal setting, proposal and preliminary clinical implementation

• DOI: 10.1186/s12984-018-0412-9
• Publication Date: 2018-07-26T23:19:33Z
• Authors: Cristina Bayón; Teresa Martín-Lor...; Beatriz Moral-Saiz; Óscar Ramírez; Álvaro Pérez-Soma...; Sergio Lerma-Lara; Ignacio Martínez; Eduardo Rocon
• Keywords: Gait training

The use of robotic trainers has increased with the aim improving gait function in patients limitations. Nevertheless, there is an absence studies that deeply describe detailed guidelines how to correctly implement robot-based treatments for rehabilitation. This contribution proposes accurate training program rehabilitation pediatric population Cerebral Palsy (CP).The focused on achievement some specifications defined by International Classification Functioning, Disability and Health framework, Children Youth version (ICF-CY). It framed 16 non-consecutive sessions where motor control, strength power exercises lower limbs are performed parallel a postural control strategy. A clinical evaluation four CP using CPWalker platform presented.The preliminary shows improvements several aspects as (74.03 ± 40.20%), mean velocity (21.46 33.79%), step length (17.95 20.45%) or performance (e.g. 66 63.54% Gross Motor Function Measure-88 items, E D dimensions).The achieved short term show importance working functions meanwhile over-ground control. research could serve support future implementations any device.The study was carried out number R-0032/12 from Local Ethical Committee Hospital Infantil Niño Jesús. Public trial registered March 23, 2017: ISRCTN18254257 .