stroke
Conditions
Interventions
High Balance and Walking Ability Group:None
Medium Balance and Walking Ability Group:None
Low Balance and Walking Ability Group:None
Sponsors
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. having unilateral hemiplegia; 2. being at least 12 months since stroke onset; 3. living in the community; 4. being able to walk independently without assistive devices for at least 10 m; 5. demonstrating adequate cognitive ability to follow experimental instructions; 6. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score =26 points.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. cerebellar or brain stem strokes; 2. any peripheral or central nervous system dysfunction; 3. significant ankle muscle spasticity as indicated by a modified Ashworth scale score greater than 1+; 4. unstable medical conditions (i.e., uncontrolled hypertension, arrhythmias, heart disorders, or other diagnosed serious illnesses).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 3D motion capture system;Mechanomyography;Electromyography;Sonomyography;angles;torques;forces;displacement;velocity;acceleration;plantar pressure;Centre of gravity trajectory; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Brief Balance Evaluation Systems Test;Functional Independence Measurement;Modified Ashworth Scale;Falls Efficacy Scale International;Mini-Mental State Examination;The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) ;Short Physical Performance Battery;Berg Balance Scale;Timed Up and Go Test;Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactMa Zonghao
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Outcome results
None listed