A physiotherapist's experience with the new gait trainer, the Hibbot
The child has had a fantastic progress with the Hibbot thanks to a dedicated, engaged and creative staff in the kindergarten.
Ria Cuppers: “Restricting Therapy to the Clinic Only Is Not Enough”
We sat down with Belgian physiotherapist Ria Cuppers to discuss some of her thoughts on standing and walking therapy for children with disabilities.
Robotic gait rehabilitation delivers quicker results for kids with CP
A new prospective, controlled study found that robotic gait rehabilitation training (Innowalk Pro) provides faster and higher effects on the development of functional muscle strength, balance, walking speed and…
Which walking device works best?
Being a pediatric physiotherapist with 35 years of clinical experience, I always look for solutions to improve children’s standing and walking capabilities. To my frustration, it has been difficult to find a…
Results from a cross-over pilot study favor motion therapy in the Innowalk Pro
The improvements achieved in therapy with the Innowalk Pro were greater than for treadmill intervention. Both the 10-meter walk test, the 6-minutes walk test, the fun and effort factors suggest that the Innowalk…
Research shows that 94% of the patients improved their clinical outcome with assisted walking-movement
A new, international meta-analysis on patients with genetic and acquired neuromuscular disorders breaks good news for assisted movement therapy. The study, published in a peer reviewed journal, shows improved…
EACD 2019 - Innovation for participation
This year's EACD (European Academy of Childhood Disability) conference was held in beautiful Paris, and 1300 participants from all over the world attended. It was a very engaging theme: Innovation for participation,
Clinical recommendations for supported standing programs for children with CP
Some children with CP are unable or have a limited ability to stand and walk. Standing frames of varying types are something almost all children with CP get acquainted with. But when and why should a child stand? And…