None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Medical Device : The patients who were transferred to the department of rehabilitation were divided into three groups by randomization and blinding after acute care of stroke in the department of neur
unweighting) is administered at a rate of 1.5mph five times a week for 20~30 minutes in first week. From the second week, 75%
of body weight is administered five times a week for 20~30 minutes at a rate of 1.5 to 1.8mph. Finally, in the case of overground gait training gait training is performed for 20 to 30 minutes with the
Sponsors
Gyeongsang National University Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria are: 1) between ages of 18 and 70 years old, 2) clinical diagnosis of initial stroke, 3) at least 2 weeks post-stroke, 4) patient are required to be able to walk at least 10 feet with a maximum of one assistive person.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria are : 1) uncontrolled hypertension or cardiac diseases, 2) serious chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or oxygen dependence, 3) severe orthopedic limitations (including weight bearing pain), 4) claudication while walking, 5) history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism within 6 months, 6) any medical or psychiatric problem that would affect participation, and 7) patients who can not cooperate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean amplitude of both lower extremities muscles (vastus medialis obliqus, semitendinous, medial gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior) in the surface electromyography | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| maximal oxygen uptake (cardiopulmonary exercise test);anaerobic threshold (cardiopulmonary exercise test);heart rate (cardiopulmonary exercise test);Human Activity Profile;6 minute walking test;BBS (Berg Balance Scale) | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactChang Han Lee
Gyeongsang National University Hospital
Outcome results
None listed