Is robotic gait training effective for individuals with cerebral palsy? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To determine if robotic gait training for individuals with cerebral palsy is more effective than the standard of care for improving function.

Method

PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were searched from 1980-January, 2022 for articles that investigated robotic gait training versus standard of care (i.e. physical therapy or standard gait training) for individuals with cerebral palsy. Articles were included if a randomized controlled trial design was used, and excluded if robotic gait training was combined with another neuromuscular intervention, such as functional electrical stimulation. A meta-analysis of outcomes measured in at least four studies was conducted.

Results

Eight citations met all criteria for full-text review and inclusion in the meta-ana

SUBMITTER: Conner BC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10035373 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature