Table 1

Child participant inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteriaExclusion criteria
  • Diagnosis of CP classified as GMFCS level I or II (able to independently ambulate on level surfaces without assistive devices)21

  • Aged 6–12 years

  • At least one goal related to the lower limb

  • Able and willing to complete 4 weekly Bootle Boot Camp sessions for 6 weeks

  • On an off-block from physiotherapy services (not receiving physiotherapy services more than once every 2 months but still connected to a physiotherapist in the community)

  • Normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing

  • Children and their caregivers can speak and understand the English language

  • Has requisite space, internet services and technology (eg, television, laptop, tablet) to use the app, complete electronic surveys, and participate in interviews via phone or video conference

  • Has received a botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNTA) injection in the previous 12 weeks or has undergone an orthopaedic surgery in the previous 6 months

  • Is scheduled to undergo serial casting, BoNTA injection, orthopaedic surgery or other significant medical interventions during the 6-week Bootle Boot Camp training period

  • Photosensitivity or unstable epilepsy triggered by video games, screen activities or television light

  • Visual or auditory deficits that would interfere with game play

  • Respiratory, cardiovascular or other medical conditions that might limit safe participation

  • Actively engaging in a home exercise programme or training programme targeting progressive muscle strengthening or balance training of the lower limbs as prescribed by a healthcare provider or researcher. Children who are engaging in home exercise for maintenance or flexibility purposes will not be excluded.

  • Has an intensive medical or therapeutic schedule in which cumulative services are scheduled on more than 3 days per week

  • Any scheduled event (eg, family trip) that would likely prevent the participant from completing four weekly exercise sessions during the 6-week training period

  • app, application; CP, cerebral palsy; GMFCS, Gross Motor Function Classification System.