There is promising evidence that functional gait training is a safe, feasible, and effective intervention to target improved walking ability in children and young adults with CP. DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.13708 https://t.co/ymuERXAYXk
The efficacy of functional gait training in children and young adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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The collective comments show strong support for the article's conclusions, often using words like 'promising evidence,' 'safe,' and 'effective,' which indicate agreement and positive outlooks. The tone is optimistic but relatively straightforward, focusing on the potential benefits of gait training in cerebral palsy without diving into technical criticisms or alternative perspectives.
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Abstract in brief
- This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of functional gait training on improving walking ability in children and young adults with cerebral palsy, finding strong evidence that it significantly improves walking speed and offers additional benefits for endurance and gross motor function.
- The study analyzed 41 studies, including 11 randomized controlled trials, and found that gait training has a moderate positive effect with a notable increase in walking speed compared to standard therapy, and that virtual reality and biofeedback can enhance patient engagement and outcomes.
- Overall, functional gait training is considered a safe, feasible, and effective approach for improving walking abilities in people with cerebral palsy, with potential for even better results when combined with engaging technologies like virtual reality.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyThere is promising evidence that functional gait training is a safe, feasible, and effective intervention to target improved walking ability in children and young adults with CP. DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.13708 https://t.co/JJPUXnB6sS
The efficacy of functional gait training in children and young adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://t.co/F2MJQPgppf
RT @Neuroreabilitar: There is promising evidence that functional gait training is a safe, feasible, and effective intervention to target im…
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There is promising evidence that functional gait training is a safe, feasible, and effective intervention to target improved walking ability in children and young adults with CP. DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.13708 https://t.co/ymuERXAYXk
RT @Neuroreabilitar: There is promising evidence that functional gait training is a safe, feasible, and effective intervention to target im…
There is promising evidence that functional gait training is a safe, feasible, and effective intervention to target improved walking ability in children and young adults with CP. DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.13708 https://t.co/JJPUXnB6sS
The efficacy of functional gait training in children and young adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://t.co/F2MJQPgppf