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. 2008 Winter;20(4):318-33.
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e31818b7ccd.

Systematic review of progressive strength training in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory

Margaret Mockford  1 , Janette M Caulton
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Systematic review of progressive strength training in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory

Margaret Mockford et al. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2008 Winter.

Abstract

Purpose: To capture and analyze the evidence concerning the effects of progressive strength training on function and gait in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) who are ambulatory.

Method: A language-inclusive search was conducted for controlled or noncontrolled studies of strength training for subjects with CP who were ambulatory and aged 4 to 20 years, using objective outcome measures. Quality was assessed with the Maastricht-Amsterdam List. Data were extracted and analyzed.

Results: The 13 included articles favored treatment without significant adverse effects. Function and gait improved more following isotonic rather than isokinetic training, and in younger rather than older subjects.

Conclusions: Function and gait improvements were greater in preadolescents.

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