Intensive Activities-based Locomotor Training Program in Children With Cerebral Palsy

The Impact of an Intensive Activities-based Locomotor Training Program on Activity Capacity, Performance, and Participation in Children With Cerebral Palsy

The goal of the proposed work is to investigate the impact of an intensive 3-week activities-based locomotor training (AB-LT) program on activity capacity, activity performance, and participation in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Caregiver perspectives will provide a holistic assessment of the program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Intervention: Participants will be included if they have a diagnosis of CP and are between the ages of 2 to 12 years. They must also be enrolled in the 3-week AB-LT program at Fortis Therapy Center.

Parent Interview: Participants will be included if they are the parent or guardian (any age) of a child who participated in the 3-week AB-LT program and attended at least 3 sessions with their child.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Intervention study: Participants will be excluded if they have had surgery or botulinum toxin injections in the previous 6 months or have uncontrolled epilepsy or cardiovascular disease.

Parent Interview: Participants will be excluded if they have not attended at least 3 AB-LT sessions with their child.