Anterior chain activation and high intensity gait training to improve walking in an adult with cerebral palsy: a case report

• Published in: Physiotherapy theory and practice Vol. 41; no. 7; pp. 1529 - 1535
• Main Authors: Brennan, Nicole, Hood, Ethan, Badman, Allyson
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 03.07.2025
• Subjects: Adult; Cerebral Palsy - diagnosis; Cerebral Palsy - physiopathology; Cerebral Palsy - rehabilitation; Exercise Therapy - methods; Gait; Gait Disorders, Neurologic - physiopathology; Gait Disorders, Neurologic - rehabilitation; Humans; Male; Muscle Strength; Muscle, Skeletal - physiopathology; Recovery of Function; Treatment Outcome; Walking; Cerebral palsy; spasticity; ambulation; anterior chain; high-intensity

Adults living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) who are non-ambulatory are at increased risk for falls, contractures, reduced bone density, and pain. There is limited evidence for core strength training, anterior chain activation exercises, or high intensity gait training (HIGT) to improve gait function in a...