Which gait training intervention can most effectively improve gait ability in patients with cerebral palsy? A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A vital objective to treat people with cerebral palsy (CP) is to increase gait velocity and improve gross motor function. This study aimed to evaluate the relative effectiveness of gait training interventions for persons with CP.

Methods

Studies published up to October 26, 2022 were searched from four electronic databases [including Medline (via PubMed), Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane]. Studies with randomized controlled trials (RCTs), people with CP, comparisons of different gait training interventions and outcomes of gait velocity and gross motor function measures (GMFM) were included in this study. The quality of the literature was evaluated using the risk of bias tool in the Cochrane Handbook, the extracted data were analyzed through network meta-a

SUBMITTER: Qian G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9871496 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature