Power Training Combined With Interval Treadmill Training

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The primary purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to test the effect of Power Training combined with interval Treadmill Training (PT³) on walking capacity and performance in children with CP with walking limitations. To identify key muscular mechanisms associated with improved walking mobil...

The primary purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to test the effect of Power Training combined with interval Treadmill Training (PT³) on walking capacity and performance in children with CP with walking limitations. To identify key muscular mechanisms associated with improved walking mobility, the effects of PT³ on muscle performance and architecture will be examined. The premise of the PT³ protocol is that a combined impairment and task-specific approach that is developmentally appropriate and targets muscle power deficits specifically, is necessary to drive changes in both clinic and community-based walking activity. In this randomized multi-site clinical trial, 48 ambulatory participants with CP will receive either PT³ or an equivalent dosage of traditional strength training combined with traditional treadmill training (comparison group) for 24 sessions, 3 times per week for 8 weeks. Outcomes will be collected at baseline and immediately post-treatment. Short and long-term retention effects will be assessed at 2 and 6 months post.

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