Hemiplegic Gait, Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
anterioposterior, weight, shifting, training, patient
Brief summary
To investigate the effect of anteroposterior weight shifting training with visual biofeedback on step length asymmetry. Reduced speed and asymmetry of stepping is a specific characteristic of hemiplegic gait. Asymmetry of stepping is characterized by shorter step length of the unaffected limb compared to the affected limb. Causes of this phenomenon are difficulty in weight bearing at the affected limb, weak propulsive force of the affected limb, and decreased strength of hip extensors. To correct these factors. we have developed an anteroposterior weight shifting training system with visual feedback and studied its effects.
Interventions
PROCEDUREAP shifting training
AP shifting training in addition to gait training 3 times a week for 6 weeks
PROCEDUREGait training
Gait training only for 3 times a week for 6 weeks.
Sponsors
Yonsei University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Independent standing 2. Ability to walk 10m without manual assistance 3. Asymmetric ratio of step length \> 1.1 4. No severe perceptual, cognitive or cardiovascular impairments that could affect walking
Exclusion criteria
1. Quadriplegia or double hemiplegia 2. Orthopedic or neurologic conditions in addition to the stroke 3. Had more than 1 cerebrovascular accident
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change of step Length Asymmetric Ratio | baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks | paretic step length/non paretic step length |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change of Step Length Asymmetric Index | baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks | paretic step length-non paretic step length/0.5\[paretic step length +non paretic step length |
Countries
South Korea
Outcome results
None listed