New Movement Therapy Study with the MOTOmed loop edition for Cerebral Palsy

The primary goal was to measure the feasibility of the intervention of a motor-assisted movement therapy. This was evaluated using the parameters: attitude toward training, retention, adherence, acceptance, practicality and safety.

In the context of the study, products from the MOTOmed next generation were used. The MOTOmed loop edition proved to be optimal for conducting the study.
 

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2353234

Home-based motorised cycling in Non-ambulant adults with cerebral palsy: a feasibility study

Holmes et al. 2024, Australia
 

The study showed that motor-assisted movement therapy with the MOTOmed loop edition can be a feasible method to increase physical activity in non-ambulatory adults with cerebral palsy, without severe spasticity or dystonia.

Intervention

• The Australian study 2024 examined ten adults with cerebral palsy aged 18-32 years. 
• During a four-week intervention period, the patients trained at home using the MOTOmed loop edition for at least 4 × 10 minutes per week.  
• After each session, all participants provided feedback on their satisfaction, muscle cramps, mood, sleep, and willingness to continue using the movement therapy device.

Ergebnisse

• Families generally reported that it was easy to set up and use the movement therapy device.  
• Participants and their families consistently stated that convenience and comfort were the main reasons for incorporating the intervention into their routine, and that this was generally easy to accomplish.  
• In addition to occasional issues with spasticity and foot positioning, improvements were noted in pain, sleep, fatigue, stiffness, leg function, mood, behaviour, and social interaction.