Bobath球训练对脑卒中偏瘫患者平衡和步行能力的影响

目的:探讨用Bobath球训练偏瘫患者躯干、骨盆及下肢,对其改善运动功能、平衡、日常生活活动能力及步行能力的影响。方法:将48例偏瘫患者随机分为对照组和观察组各24例,2组均进行常规康复治疗,而观察组则在常规训练基础上增加Bobath球训练患者的躯干、骨盆及下肢。治疗前后分别采用简化Fugle mayer评定法（FMA）、Berg平衡量表(BBS)、10m步行时间(10MWT)、6min内步行距离测定(6MWT)、Holden步行功能评定(FAC),以及改良Barthel指数(MBI)进行评定。结果：治疗4周后,2组患者FMA、BBS、MBI、FAC与6MWT评分均较治疗前明显提高（P＜0.01）,且观察组更高于对照组（P＜0.05）,2组10MWT较治疗前明显减少（P＜0.01）,且观察组更低于对照组（P＜0.05）。结论：在常规康复训练的基础上进行Bobath球训练偏瘫患者,可以改善其运动功能、平衡功能和日常生活活动能力,提高其步行能力。     

Bobath球训练对脑卒中偏瘫患者运动功能的影响

目的 探讨Bobath球训练对脑卒中偏瘫患者运动功能的影响。方法 将40例脑卒中偏瘫患者随机分为A、B两组,每组20例,两组均予常规康复治疗。A组在常规治疗基础上增加Bobath球训练,每次20分钟,每周治疗6次,治疗4周。2组均于治疗前及治疗4周后采用Fugl-Meyer运动功能评定量表(FMA)、Berg平衡量表(BBS)和改良Bethel指数评定表(BI)分别评定运动功能、平衡能力及日常生活能力。结果 治疗前,两组FMA、BBS及BI评分比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。经过4周治疗后, 两组各项疗效指标均较治疗前有明显改善 (P<0.05), 且A组的改善程度显著优于B组, 两组比较差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 Bobath球训练能更好改善脑卒中偏瘫患者的运动功能、平衡及日常生活能力。     

Physiotherapy,based on the Bobath concept,may influence the gait pattern in persons with limb‐girdle muscle dystrophy: a multiple case series study

Background and Purpose. There are few studies on possible effects of physiotherapy for adults with muscular dystrophy. The aim of this study was to examine if treatment based on the Bobath concept may influence specific gait parameters in some of these patients. Methods. A single‐subject experimental design with A–B–A–A phases was used, and four patients, three with limb‐girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) and one with fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), were included. The patients had 1 hour of individually tailored physiotherapy at each working day for a period of 3 weeks. Step length, step width and gait velocity were measured during the A–B–A–A phases by use of an electronic walkway. Walking distance and endurance were measured by use of the ‘6 minute walk test’. Results. The three LGMD patients, who initially walked with a wide base of support, had a narrower, velocity‐adjusted step width after treatment, accompanied with the same or even longer step length. These changes lasted throughout follow‐up. Moreover, two of the patients were able to walk a longer distance within 6 minutes after the treatment period. The fourth patient (with FSHD) had a normal step width at baseline, which did not change during the study. Conclusions. The results indicate that physiotherapy treatment based on the Bobath concept may influence the gait pattern in patients with LGMD. However, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy to patients with muscular dystrophies, we call for larger studies and controlled trials. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Does hippotherapy effect use of sensory information for balance in people with multiple sclerosis?

Abstract

Objective: This case-series study aimed to determine if there were observable changes in sensory processing for postural control in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) following physical therapy using hippotherapy (HPOT), or changes in balance and functional gait. Design: This pre-test non-randomized design study, with follow-up assessment at 6 weeks, included two females and one male (age range 37–60 years) with diagnoses of relapse-remitting or progressive MS. The intervention consisted of twelve 40-min physical therapy sessions which included HPOT twice a week for 6 weeks. Sensory organization and balance were assessed by the Sensory Organization Test (SOT) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Gait was assessed using the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA). Results: Following the intervention period, all three participants showed improvements in SOT (range 1–8 points), BBS (range 2–6 points), and FGA (average 4 points) scores. These improvements were maintained or continued to improve at follow-up assessment. Two of the three participants no longer over-relied on vision and/or somatosensory information as the primary sensory input for postural control, suggesting improved use of sensory information for balance. Conclusion: The results indicate that HPOT may be a beneficial physical therapy treatment strategy to improve balance, functional gait, and enhance how some individuals with MS process sensory cues for postural control. Randomized clinical trials will be necessary to validate results of this study.     

Combined analysis of two randomized trials of community physiotherapy for patients more than one year post stroke

BACKGROUND: Some patients continue to have mobility problems as a long-term consequence of stroke and it is unclear whether routine, further contact with a physiotherapy service is beneficial. Two single-centre, randomized controlled trials of physiotherapy for patients more than one year post stroke have been undertaken in Oxford and Bradford in the UK and the results from these two trials have been combined to give a more precise estimate of effectiveness. METHOD: The computerized databases from both trials were combined for a joint analysis. Outcome measures common to both trials were: Rivermead Mobility Index; gait speed measured over 10 metres; Barthel Index; Frenchay Activities Index; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. RESULTS: There were 264 patients available for the combined analysis (Oxford = 94; Bradford = 170). There was a significant but clinically small improvement in mobility at three months in the combined treatment group measured by the Rivermead Mobility Index (median of the differences = 0 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0, 1); interpolated values = 0.43 (95% CI 0.08, 0.80)) and gait speed (treatment effect 2.7 m/min (95% CI 0.94, 4.46)). There were no other significant differences. Intervention given in both studies was at the discretion of the physiotherapists and was of similar and low intensity (mean visits Oxford = 4 (SD 2.5); Bradford = 5 (SD 4.5)). CONCLUSION: A more effective physiotherapy intervention is required for stroke patients with persisting mobility problems after stroke.     

多通道FES踏车训练对脑卒中患者下肢感觉-运动能力的临床影响

目的：观察多通道功能性电刺激踏车训练对脑卒中患者下肢本体感觉、平衡及步态的影响。方法：选取44例脑卒中患者随机分为对照组和观察组，每组22例。对照组给予常规康复训练和普通主被动踏车训练，观察组进行常规康复训练和多通道功能性电刺激踏车训练。治疗前、治疗8周后采用平衡仪评估患者的本体感觉；采用Berg平衡量表(BBS)评估患者的平衡功能；采用三维步态评估患者的步行功能。结果：治疗8周后，2组患者ATE、Time以及步宽的数值均较治疗前降低（P<0.05），且观察组的数值更低于对照组（P<0.05)；2组患者BBS评分、步长、步速、健侧时间摆动占比以及下肢各关节最大活动角度的数值均较治疗前提高（P<0.05），且观察组的数值更高于对照组（P<0.05)；患者患侧下肢ATE差值与步宽差值呈正相关（P＜0.05），与步长差值、步速差值、健侧摆动时间占比差值、患侧髋关节/膝关节/踝关节屈伸角度差值均呈负相关（P＜0.05）；患者Time差值与步宽差值呈正相关（P＜0.05），与步长差值、步速差值、健侧摆动时间占比差值、患侧髋关节/踝关节屈伸角度差值均呈低度负相关（P＜0.05）。结论：在常规康复治疗基础上联合使用多通道功能性电刺激踏车训练可以有效提高脑卒中患者的本体感觉，进一步改善平衡功能以及步态。     

Outcomes after rehabilitation for adults with balance dysfunction

OBJECTIVES: To assess balance, dynamic gait, and dynamic visual acuity outcomes after a vestibular and balance rehabilitation program and to determine which variables were significantly associated with improved balance and ambulation. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. SETTING: Outpatient setting at a tertiary care facility. PARTICIPANTS: Twenty patients who were seen for vestibular and balance therapy between July 1999 and June 2000. INTERVENTIONS: A customized exercise program was developed for each patient according to the results of the assessment and included the following interventions, as indicated: gaze stabilization, balance and gait training, and habituation exercises. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Dynamic Visual Acuity Test (DVAT), and computerized post urography (Sensory Organization Test [SOT]). RESULTS: The mean change scores for the DGI showed significant improvement for both patients with peripheral vestibular dysfunction and patients with central balance disorders. For the central balance disorders group, the BBS score also showed significant improvement. No difference was noted for pretherapy and posttherapy SOT scores between groups. The total group appeared to show an average improvement of more than 2 lines on the visual acuity chart on the clinical DVAT. Patients who were 66 years or older were 1.5 times more likely to score less than 20 on the DGI, and those whose pretherapy vertical dynamic visual acuity was 20/80 or worse were 1.3 times more likely to score less than 20 on the DGI. CONCLUSIONS: Patients showed functional improvements in balance, visual acuity, and gait stability after balance and vestibular physical therapy. Age and pretherapy vertical dynamic visual acuity score influenced dynamic gait outcome after a balance rehabilitation program.     

原发性震颤患者的平衡功能及相关因素分析

目的:探讨原发性震颤(ET)患者步态和平衡功能特点,有助于更加全面地认识ET.方法:选取ET患者(研究组)和健康志愿者(对照组)各80例纳入研究,采用六项平衡信心活动量表(ABC-6)评估患者的平衡信心,采用Berg平衡量表(BBS)评估患者步态和平衡功能,收集患者过去一年中跌倒次数及几近跌倒的次数.结果:根据ABC-...     

Gait outcome following outpatient physiotherapy based on the Bobath concept in people post stroke

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to characterize the gait cycle of patients with hemiplegia before and after a period of outpatient physiotherapy based on the Bobath concept.

Methods. Nine patients, at least 6 weeks post stroke and recently discharged from a stroke unit, were measured before and after a period of outpatient physiotherapy (mean duration = 17.4 weeks). Therapy was documented using a treatment checklist for each patient. The primary outcome measures were a number of gait variables related to the therapists' treatment hypothesis, recorded during the gait cycle using the CODA motion analysis system. Other secondary outcome measures were the Motor Assessment Scale, Modified Ashworth Scale, subtests of the Sodring Motor Evaluation Scale, the Step test, a 10-m walk test, the Barthel Index and the London Handicap Score.

Results. Recovery of more normal gait patterns in the gait cycle (using motion analysis) did not occur. Significant changes in temporal parameters (loading response, single support time) for both legs, in one kinematic (dorsiflexion during stance) and one kinetic variable on the unaffected side (hip flexor moment), and most of the clinical measures of impairment, activity and participation (with the exception of the Modified Ashworth Scale and the 10-m walk) were noted.

Conclusions. Study findings did not support the hypothesis that the Bobath approach restored more normal movement patterns to the gait cycle. Further research is required to investigate the treatment techniques that are effective at improving walking ability in people after stroke.     

综合康复治疗对脑卒中急性期运动功能的疗效观察

目的：观察不同步行训练方法对脑卒中患者步行能力的疗效。方法：脑卒中患者60例,随机分为传统步行训练组（CGT组）、减重步行训练组（BWSTT组）和减重步行机器人训练组（GRT组）各20例。3组均行常规康复训练并行相应的步行训练。训练前后分别应用Berg平衡量表（BBS）、10米步行能力测试（10mWT）、足印法步态分析（GAF）、3min步行测试（3minWT）评估患者平衡及步行能力。结果：治疗8周后,3组BBS评分、步速、步长比均较治疗前明显提高,生理消耗指数（PCI）评分均较治疗前明显降低（均P〈0．05）;GRT组和BWSTT组的步速、步长比、PCI评分均明显优于CGT组（均P〈0．05）。治疗期间,GRT组所需的人工总量明显低于BWSTT组和CGT组（均P〈0．05）。结论：减重机器人步行训练能提高脑卒中患者的平衡和步行能力,并且节省人工。     

帕金森病患者康复训练后步态改善及其与疼痛的相关性分析

目的:探讨在药物治疗基础上康复训练治疗步态障碍及疼痛的临床疗效以及步态与帕金森病疼痛相关性。方法:帕金森病伴疼痛患者55例随机分为训练组27例和对照组28例,2组均常规采用药物治疗,训练组加用床边康复训练及室内康复训练等方面康复训练干预综合锻炼步态及平衡功能,治疗前后采用UPDRS III评分、Berg平衡量表(BBS)、步态分析、视觉模拟评分法(VAS)等进行评定。结果:2周床边训练及4周室内步态平衡训练后,训练组患者步速、步长、髋关节屈曲最高角度、双支撑相、UPDRS III评分、BBS评分及VAS评分与治疗前比较均存在统计学差异(均P0.05);训练组患者在步速、髋关节屈曲最大角度、双支撑相、BBS评分及VAS评分与对照组比较存在统计学意义(均P0.05);对照组治疗前后各项指标比较差异无统计学意义。训练组患者髋关节屈曲最大角度与VAS疼痛评分、平衡能力存在相关性(r=-0.61、0.53,均P0.01);步速与VAS疼痛评分、平衡能力存在相关性(r=-0.48、0.69,P0.05、P0.01);双支撑相与平衡能力存在相关性(r=-0.71,P0.01);双支撑相与VAS疼痛评分之间相关性无统计学意义(r=0.37,P0.05)。结论:帕金森病药物治疗基础上配合有效的康复训练,可明显改善患者姿势及步态异常,同时有利于疼痛减轻,且步态与疼痛之间存在一定的相关性。     

凝视稳定训练对脑卒中偏瘫患者平衡功能和下肢运动功能的影响

目的：观察凝视稳定训练对脑卒中偏瘫患者平衡功能和下肢运动功能的疗效。方法：将58例脑卒中偏瘫患者随机分为观察组和对照组各29例。对照组给予常规康复训练,观察组在此基础上加用凝视稳定训练。治疗前和治疗6周后分别采用Berg平衡量表（BBS）评定静态和动态平衡功能,动态步态指数（DGI）评定动态平衡功能,Balance-B平衡评定与训练系统评定静态平衡功能和跌倒风险,Fugl-Meyer运动评分量表中下肢部分（FMA-LE）评定下肢运动功能,Holden步行功能分级（FAC）评定步行功能,改良Barthel指数（MBI）评定日常生活活动（ADL）能力。结果：治疗6周后,2组患者BBS、DGI、FMA-LE、FAC和MBI均较治疗前显著提高（P<0.01）,且观察组均更高于对照组（P<0.01,0.05）;2组患者X轴和Y轴重心偏移、X轴和Y轴重心移动平均速度、重心移动总轨迹长和跌倒风险系数均较治疗前显著下降（P<0.01）,且观察组均更低于对照组（P<0.01,0.05）。结论：凝视稳定训练能有效改善脑卒中偏瘫患者静态和动态平衡功能,降低跌倒风险,提高下肢运动功能、步行功能和ADL能力。     

Physiotherapy based on the Bobath concept in stroke rehabilitation: a survey within the UK

Purpose: The Bobath concept is one of the most widely used approaches in stroke rehabilitation within Europe. This survey aimed to provide an expert consensus view of the theoretical beliefs underlying current Bobath practise in the UK. Method: Questionnaires (with sections related to: therapist background, physiotherapy management, theoretical beliefs and gait re-education strategies used) were posted to all senior level physiotherapists working in stroke care (n = 1022). Results: The majority of respondents had more than 10 year's experience overall and at least 5 years experience in stroke care. The Bobath concept was the preferred approach (n = 67%) followed by an 'eclectic' approach (n = 31%). Despite a high level of consensus between groups, there were 13 significant differences highlighted between Bobath and 'eclectic' groups related to recovery, control of tone, the analysis and facilitation of normal movement and function. In summary, Bobath therapists considered that patients needed to have normal tone and use normal movement patterns in order to perform functional tasks. They would delay patients from performing tasks independently if abnormal tone and movement would be reinforced by task practice. They were not opposed to the use of walking aids and orthotics. Conclusions: This survey has raised several issues for debate within physiotherapy such as the automatic translation of movement into function, carry over outside therapy, and the way in which tasks should be practiced. The dominance of the Bobath concept needs to be justified by establishing that it is both effective and efficient at achieving its treatment aims of: normalizing tone, improving intrinsic recovery of the affected side and function within everyday tasks.     

Gait outcome following outpatient physiotherapy based on the Bobath concept in people post stroke

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to characterize the gait cycle of patients with hemiplegia before and after a period of outpatient physiotherapy based on the Bobath concept. METHODS: Nine patients, at least 6 weeks post stroke and recently discharged from a stroke unit, were measured before and after a period of outpatient physiotherapy (mean duration = 17.4 weeks). Therapy was documented using a treatment checklist for each patient. The primary outcome measures were a number of gait variables related to the therapists' treatment hypothesis, recorded during the gait cycle using the CODA motion analysis system. Other secondary outcome measures were the Motor Assessment Scale, Modified Ashworth Scale, subtests of the Sodring Motor Evaluation Scale, the Step test, a 10-m walk test, the Barthel Index and the London Handicap Score. RESULTS: Recovery of more normal gait patterns in the gait cycle (using motion analysis) did not occur. Significant changes in temporal parameters (loading response, single support time) for both legs, in one kinematic (dorsiflexion during stance) and one kinetic variable on the unaffected side (hip flexor moment), and most of the clinical measures of impairment, activity and participation (with the exception of the Modified Ashworth Scale and the 10-m walk) were noted. CONCLUSIONS: Study findings did not support the hypothesis that the Bobath approach restored more normal movement patterns to the gait cycle. Further research is required to investigate the treatment techniques that are effective at improving walking ability in people after stroke.     

末端驱动型下肢机器人对脑卒中患者步态的影响

目的:探讨末端驱动型下肢康复机器人训练对脑卒中患者下肢步行能力、下肢运动功能、步态及平衡功能的影响。方法:将2018年8月至2019年8月在空军军医大学第一附属医院住院治疗的、符合纳入标准的39例脑卒中患者,按照随机数字表法将其分为训练组(21例)和对照组(18例)。2组患者均接受常规康复治疗,包括偏瘫肢体综合训练、中...     

Physiotherapy based on the Bobath concept in stroke rehabilitation: a survey within the UK

Purpose : The Bobath concept is one of the most widely used approaches in stroke rehabilitation within Europe. This survey aimed to provide an expert consensus view of the theoretical beliefs underlying current Bobath practise in the UK. Method : Questionnaires (with sections related to: therapist background, physiotherapy management, theoretical beliefs and gait re-education strategies used) were posted to all senior level physiotherapists working in stroke care ( n = 1022). Results : The majority of respondents had more than 10 year's experience overall and at least 5 years experience in stroke care. The Bobath concept was the preferred approach ( n = 67%) followed by an 'eclectic' approach ( n = 31%). Despite a high level of consensus between groups, there were 13 significant differences highlighted between Bobath and 'eclectic' groups related to recovery, control of tone, the analysis and facilitation of normal movement and function. In summary, Bobath therapists considered that patients needed to have normal tone and use normal movement patterns in order to perform functional tasks. They would delay patients from performing tasks independently if abnormal tone and movement would be reinforced by task practice. They were not opposed to the use of walking aids and orthotics. Conclusions : This survey has raised several issues for debate within physiotherapy such as the automatic translation of movement into function, carry over outside therapy, and the way in which tasks should be practiced. The dominance of the Bobath concept needs to be justified by establishing that it is both effective and efficient at achieving its treatment aims of: normalizing tone, improving intrinsic recovery of the affected side and function within everyday tasks.     

八段锦训练对帕金森病患者步态和平衡功能改善的影响CSCD

目的:研究八段锦训练对帕金森病(PD)患者步态和平衡功能的影响,探讨将八段锦训练作为PD患者进行运动干预的有效手段。方法:将符合纳入标准的63例轻中度PD患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组32例和治疗组31例。对照组给予维持既往常规药物治疗方案,治疗组在常规药物治疗基础上接受3周八段锦训练。采用步态指标、平衡指标对2组患者分别于治疗前、治疗3周后进行评估和分析比较。结果:(1)IDEEA步态指标:治疗前2组患者步态指标比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗3周后与治疗前比较,治疗组周期时间、步幅持续时间2项步态指标改善,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),而对照组步态指标治疗前后比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗组治疗后周期时间、步幅持续时间分别为(1.30±0.32)s、(645.90±156.65)ms,均优于对照组的(1.56±0.38)s、(765.05±158.93)ms,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。(2)平衡指标:治疗前2组患者平衡指标比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗3周后与治疗前比较,治疗组平衡得分和等级均改善,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),而对照组平衡指标治疗前后比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗组治疗后平衡测试等级为1.00(1.00,2.20)级,优于对照组的2.15(1.00,3.83)级,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:八段锦训练对轻、中度PD患者步态及平衡能力均具有显著的改善作用。     

强化运动想象疗法对脑卒中偏瘫患者步行的影响与机制研究

目的:通过单光子发射计算机断层显像(SPECT)局部脑血流半定量分析方法,探讨强化运动想象疗法对脑卒中偏瘫患者步行恢复的影响及其可能机制。方法:脑卒中后偏瘫患者30例,随机分为基础运动想象组(A组)和强化运动想象组(B组),每组各15例,另选入健康人5例为对照组,A、B组分别进行偏瘫侧下肢的步态运动想象训练与强化的步态运动想象训练,应用SPECT观察皮质局部脑血流(rCBF)灌注的动态改变情况,并通过简化Fugly-Meyer量表下肢部分(FMA-L)、10m最大步行速度(MWS)和Berg平衡量表(BBS)进行治疗前后评定。结果:A、B组与对照组均激活初级运动区、辅助运动区及顶叶。A、B组患者运动想象训练后激活中心主要为对侧初级感觉区、同侧初级运动区、同侧辅助运动区及相关后顶叶。A、B组患者治疗后大脑皮层脑血流灌注均有改善(P0.05),但2组间比较差异无统计学意义。治疗后,A、B组患者的下肢功能均有提高,且B组MWS及BBS评分均高于A组(P0.05),2组治疗后FMA评分比较差异无显著性。结论:强化步态运动想象疗法可更好提高脑卒中后偏瘫患者下肢功能,改善步行功能,疗效优于基础运动想象疗法,其机制可能与相关脑区的脑血流改变而引起脑功能重组有关,是脑卒中偏瘫患者下肢功能恢复的有效治疗手段。     

Robot-assisted practice of gait and stair climbing in nonambulatory stroke patients

A novel gait robot enabled nonambulatory patients the repetitive practice of gait and stair climbing. Thirty nonambulatory patients with subacute stroke were allocated to two groups. During 60 min sessions every workday for 4 weeks, the experimental group received 30 min of robot training and 30 min of physiotherapy and the control group received 60 min of physiotherapy. The primary variable was gait and stair climbing ability (Functional Ambulation Categories [FAC] score 0-5); secondary variables were gait velocity, Rivermead Mobility Index (RMI), and leg strength and tone blindly assessed at onset, intervention end, and follow-up. Both groups were comparable at onset and functionally improved over time. The improvements were significantly larger in the experimental group with respect to the FAC, RMI, velocity, and leg strength during the intervention. The FAC gains (mean +/- standard deviation) were 2.4 +/- 1.2 (experimental group) and 1.2 +/- 1.5 (control group), p = 0.01. At the end of the intervention, seven experimental group patients and one control group patient had reached an FAC score of 5, indicating an ability to climb up and down one flight of stairs. At follow-up, this superior gait ability persisted. In conclusion, the therapy on the novel gait robot resulted in a superior gait and stair climbing ability in nonambulatory patients with subacute stroke; a higher training intensity was the most likely explanation. A large randomized controlled trial should follow.     

Differential effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation and neurodevelopmental treatment/Bobath on gait patterns in adults with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

Objectives: To investigate the effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) on gait patterns in comparison with changes after neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT/Bobath) in adults with cerebral palsy. Design: A repeated-measures analysis between the pretreatment and posttreatment tests and a comparison study between groups. Setting: Human gait analysis laboratory. Subjects: Twenty-eight cerebral palsy patients with bilateral spasticity participated in this study. The subjects were randomly allocated to either neurodevelopmental treatment (n = 13) or rhythmic auditory stimulation (n = 15). Interventions: Gait training with rhythmic auditory stimulation or neurodevelopmental treatment was performed three sessions per week for three weeks. Temporal and kinematic data were analysed before and after the intervention. Rhythmic auditory stimulation was provided using a combination of a metronome beat set to the individual's cadence and rhythmic cueing from a live keyboard, while neurodevelopmental treatment was implemented following the traditional method. Main measures: Temporal data, kinematic parameters and gait deviation index as a measure of overall gait pathology were assessed. Results: Temporal gait measures revealed that rhythmic auditory stimulation significantly increased cadence, walking velocity, stride length, and step length (P < 0.05). Kinematic data demonstrated that anterior tilt of the pelvis and hip flexion during a gait cycle was significantly ameliorated after rhythmic auditory stimulation (P < 0.05). Gait deviation index also showed modest improvement in cerebral palsy patients treated with rhythmic auditory stimulation (P < 0.05). However, neurodevelopmental treatment showed that internal and external rotations of hip joints were significantly improved, whereas rhythmic auditory stimulation showed aggravated maximal internal rotation in the transverse plane (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Gait training with rhythmic auditory stimulation or neurodevelopmental treatment elicited differential effects on gait patterns in adults with cerebral palsy.