Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (i) pyramidal tract damage due to unilateral cerebral lesions in poststroke patients, (ii) a period of at least 6 months since the onset of stroke, (iii) ability to walk independently for more than 20 min continuously and (iv) no pain reported in the body during walking. The exclusion criteria were as follows: (i) history of lower limb joint surgery, (ii) Mini-Mental State Examination score of <24 points, and (iii) treatment received for cardiovascular disease and/or respiratory disease
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (i) history of lower limb joint surgery, (ii) Mini-Mental State Examination score of <24 points, and (iii) treatment received for cardiovascular disease and/or respiratory disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The electromyography amplitude during extended trial involving walking continuously for 20 min at a comfortable speed. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The walking performance and the instantaneous mean frequency of the electromyography during extended trial involving walking continuously for 20 min at a comfortable speed. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Fukui Health Science University Faculty of Health Science, Department of Rehabilitation