Whole-body vibration (WBV) and treadmill training (TT) are commonly-utilized rehabilitation interventions for children with neuromotor disorders. WBV has been shown in the literature to positively affect gait and lower body spasticity in this population. However, the effects of a single session of WBV are generally transient, lasting between ten minutes and two hours. Thus, it may be necessary to combine WBV with another intervention to reinforce improved movement patterns and maximize its potential benefits. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the addition of a single bout of WBV to a single bout of TT on the lower extremity spasticity and gait parameters of ambulatory children with CP.
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Overground gait walking speed
Timeframe: immediately after intervention
Overground gait step length
Timeframe: immediately after intervention
Overground gait dynamic knee range of motion
Timeframe: immediately after intervention
Overground gait dynamic ankle range of motion
Timeframe: immediately after intervention
Overground gait muscle activity as measured by electromyographic sensors
Timeframe: immediately after intervention
Lower extremity spasticity as measured by the Modified Tardieu Test
Timeframe: immediately after intervention