Eileen Fowler, Ph.D., P.T.|

Lead Investigator: Eileen Fowler, Ph.D., PT (UCLA) will lead the phase I RCT, Pediatric Endurance Development and Limb Strengthening (PEDALS) to determine if a 12-week program of stationary cycling can enhance function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Dr. Fowler’s previous research dealing with the biomechanics of cycling (Gregor & Fowler, 1996) and the effects of strengthening on spasticity in CP (Fowler et al., 2001) provides an excellent foundation for this project. Her Co-PI’s include Loretta Knutson, Ph.D., P.T. PCS (SMSU, Knutson et al., 1999) and Sharon DeMuth, DPT (USC, Watts & DeMuth, 1998), each with relevant publications and prior experience to inform this project.