This research study will combine non-invasive spinal stimulation with mobility devices to examine the acute impact of the individual and combined effects of these innovative techniques on mobility in children with cerebral palsy.
have a neurologic condition
are 4-70 years of age
have stable medical condition
can perform simple cued motor tasks and who can follow 2-3 step commands
have significant medical disease; including uncontrolled systemic hypertension with values above 170/100 mmHg; cardiac or pulmonary disease; uncorrected coagulation abnormalities or need for therapeutic anticoagulation.
have cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease or injury that would prevent full participation in physical therapy intervention
have a history of uncontrolled seizures
have unhealed fracture or other musculoskeletal impairment that might interfere with lower extremity rehabilitation or testing activities
University of Washington
Lead sponsor
Seattle Children's Hospital
Collaborator