| No. |
Intervention |
Intervention outcome |
Author |
Design |
| Assessment |
| 1 |
Movement Assessment in Infants (MAI) |
Early diagnosis |
BurnsHarrisRose-Jacobs |
Randomized controlled trialsReviewCase series |
| 2 |
Gross Motor Function Classification Scale (GMFCS) |
Defines the severity of the dysfunctionEstimates the patient’s future locomotor potential |
PalisanoAlgra |
Randomized controlled trialsBook |
| 3 |
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) |
Evaluates changes in the motor function |
Russell |
Book |
| 4 |
Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) |
Distinguishes the levels between the assistance devices |
Graham |
Randomized controlled trials |
| 5 |
Functional Assessment Questionnaire (FAQ) or Gillette Scale |
Functional report regarding the degree of ambulation of the patient in the environment |
Novacheck |
Randomized controlled trials |
| 6 |
Physician Rating Scale (PRS) and Observational Gait Scale (OGS) |
Measures different stages of development and progress of the gait |
Hausdorff |
Book |
| 7 |
Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) |
Spasticity assessment |
GageYam |
Randomized controlled trials |
| 8 |
Tardieu Scale |
Spasticity assessment |
GageYamHodgkinson |
BookRandomized controlled trialsRandomized controlled trials |
| 9 |
The Selective Motor Control Scale (SMCS) |
Measures selective dorsiflexion and ankle dexterity |
Boyd |
Case series |
| 10 |
Isokinetic dynamometer |
Measures the muscle power generated in a controlled movement |
GageBohannonPierce |
BookReviewRandomized controlled trials |
| 11 |
Muscular tests (Silverskiöld test, Thomas test, Adductor muscle test, Ober test) |
Assesses the ability to perform movement |
PalmerGageHausdorffPalastangaBuckup |
BookBookBookBookBook |
| 12 |
Range of motion tests (popliteal angle, Netter angle, Patella Alta, tibial torsion angle) |
Assesses the range of motion |
PalmerGageHausdorffPalastangaBuckup |
Book---- |
| 13 |
Computerized gait analysis lab |
Multifactorial analysis of gait (kinematics, kinetics, EMG, GRF, spatial and temporal parameters) |
Gage |
Book |
| 14 |
GAITRite |
Measures the spatial and temporal parameters of gait |
McDonough |
Case study |
| Treatment |
| 1 |
Strength training |
Improved lower limb strength via progressive resistance trainingImproved lower limb strength can improve gait parameters |
MortonEekMockford |
Case seriesCase seriesSystematic review |
| 2 |
Manual stretching |
Contracture prevention |
PinTardieu |
ReviewCase series |
| 3 |
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
Decontracting with awareness of the patient’s situation |
Anderson |
Book |
| 4 |
Neuro-developmental therapy (Bobath, DDPT, Feldenkrais) |
Normalized movementPrevents the contracture developmentImproved function |
CristeaZoltanHinesJamesConnors |
Case seriesBookReviewCase seriesValidation studies |
| 5 |
Proprioception (Margaret Rood, Frankel, Kabat) |
Modulation of the motor response |
DrăganRobănescu |
BookBook |
| 6 |
Postural control |
Stability of the trunk improves the quality of gait – Dolce Method |
Mircea |
Case series |
| 7 |
Therasuit |
Improved gross motor functionImproved functional walkingImproved weight bearing |
Bailes |
Randomized controlled trial |
| 8 |
Robotic therapy |
Improved function via robotic trainingImproved gait parameters |
MagioniKim |
ReviewRandomized controlled trial |
| 9 |
Ankle-foot orthosis |
Improved passive range of motion in the lower limbImproved stride lengthReduced muscle spasticity |
BlackmoreTeplickyPetrușcăAlgra |
ReviewReviewBook |
| 10 |
Essentis therapy |
Multi-therapy treatment strategy |
Insufficient evidence |
|
| 11 |
Craniosacral therapy |
Improved mobility, quality of life and general health |
Wyatt |
Randomized controlled trialInsufficient evidence |
