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Table 1 Characteristics and training volumes of the 5-station circuit

From: Lower limb strength training in children with cerebral palsy – a randomized controlled trial protocol for functional strength training based on progressive resistance exercise principles

Station

Load

Trained Leg

Exercise

Functional

Supervision

Game

Resistance

1. Leg-press

High

Bilateral

Leg-press

No

Very strict

No

Leg-press

2. Loaded sit-to-stand

High

Bilateral

Sit-to-stand

Yes

Very strict

No

Weight vest

3. Loaded game

Low

Unilateral

Half-knee rise; Lateral step up; Forward step up; (Sit-to-stand)

Yes

Strict

Yes

Weight vest

4. Unloaded game

No

Unilateral

Half-knee rise; Lateral step up; Forward step up; (Sit-to-stand)

Yes

Strict

Yes

Body weight

5. Relax

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

none

n.a.

n.a.

  1. Abbreviation: n.a. = not applicable