The purpose of this project is to examine if early exposure to intensive, short-term locomotor treadmill training (LT) in young children with neuromotor impairment will help develop walking skills earlier, decrease the amount of outside assistance needed (such as a walker or crutches) as compared to children with neuromotor impairment who receive traditional physical therapy intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• a diagnosis of CP with GMFCS levels I and II
• ages 9 to 36 months
• the ability to sit for at least 30 seconds unsupported in ring-sitting or W-sitting
• the ability to take ten consecutive steps when held on hands

Exclusion Criteria:

• a diagnosis of a genetic syndrome
• independent ambulation without an assistive device
• previous or current use of treadmill intervention during physical therapy
• a medical contraindication for standing or walking defined by the physician 5) uncontrolled seizures
• a history of orthopedic surgery
• use of medication to control spasticity in the past 6 months