Recent research in Pediatric Physical therapy reports on thirteen children with cerebral palsy who participated in functional physical training 2x/wk for 9 weeks resulting in significant improvements in ambulation, aerobic endurance, and walking distance. 

Reference:  Gorter, Hetty PT; Holty, Lian PT; Rameckers, Eugène E.A. PT, MRes; Elvers, Hans J.W.H. RI, MSc; Oostendorp, Rob A.B. Prof Dr (2008) Changes in Endurance and Walking Ability Through Functional Physical Training in Children with Cerebral Palsy [Research Report] Pediatric Physical Therapy:Volume 21(1)Spring 2009pp 31-37