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March 16, 2026Physiotherapy Research International

Impact of Robotic Assisted Treadmill Gait Training on Walking Performance in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Study

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HAH. S. AyoubCairo UniversityIFIslam Hassan FayedBuraydah CollegesMFMohamed Nabil FiaadModern University for Information and Technology

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Overview

Randomized controlled study shows improved walking performance in children with spastic diplegia, suggesting a new treatment option.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of robotic-assisted treadmill gait training on walking performance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
  • Conducted a randomized controlled trial involving 40 children aged 6 to 11 years.
  • Participants were divided into a control group receiving standard therapy and a study group receiving robotic-assisted treadmill training.
  • Utilized Biodex Gait Trainer II and the 6-minute walk test to measure walking performance before and after interventions.
  • Significant improvement in walking speed, step length, step symmetry, and walking capacity in the robotic-assisted group.
  • Statistical significance in post-treatment outcomes indicated better performance compared to the control group (p < 0.05).

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Ayoub et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b79ea18166e15b153ac48ehttps://doi.org/10.1002/pri.70195
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