A multi-centre, randomised controlled feasibility study to compare a 10-week physiotherapy programme using an interactive exercise training device to improve walking and balance, to usual care of children with cerebral palsy aged 4-18 years. The ACCEPT study protocol.

Rachel Rapson*, Jonathan Marsden, Jos Latour, Wendy Ingram, Kara Stevens, Laura Cocking, BERNIE CARTER

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Abstract

Children with cerebral palsy frequently undertake physiotherapy programmes to improve walking and balance. They often require adult support to exercise in a functional position. A novel interactive exercise trainer has been devised to enable children to exercise with against resistance in a functional position, but its efficacy has yet to be proved. A novel protocol has been developed to determine whether a randomised controlled trial (RCT) is feasible.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e058916
JournalBMJ Open
Volume12
Issue number5
Early online date30 May 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 May 2022

Keywords

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Balance
  • Walking
  • Quality of Life
  • Gaming disorder

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