Locomotor Learning in Infants at High Risk for Cerebral Palsy

"During the movement observation phase, infants will wear a wireless movement sensor at each ankle for two days. Research staff will show the caregivers how to place the sensors in the morning and charge them overnight.~The training protocol for the prone training will consist of: 1) Warm-up. 2) Assisted movement of the arms and legs. 3) Calibration of the infant's arm and leg positions. 4) Self-initiated mobility for up to five minutes.~For upright training, the environment will be arranged to encourage active motor exploration and variability in walking activities.The therapist will assist the child as needed to encourage upright locomotor activities, but only the minimum amount needed to perform the task. Weight assistance will be gradually reduced as postural control and coordination improve."