Gait Analysis, Stroke, Visualization
Conditions
Keywords
gait analysis, Erigo Pro, motor imagery, stroke
Brief summary
Sixty-six stroke patients were randomly assigned to three groups (conventional, with the addition of the Erigo®Pro table, and enriched with motor imagery). The Trunk Stability Test, walking speed, step symmetry, and lower limb load symmetry on the Riablo device, as well as the superficial tension of the transverse abdominis and multifidus muscles, were assessed before and after completing therapy.
Detailed description
Sixty-six stroke patients were randomly assigned to three groups (conventional, with the addition of the Erigo®Pro table, and enriched with motor imagery). The Trunk Stability Test, walking speed, step symmetry, and lower limb load symmetry on the Riablo device, as well as the superficial tension of the transverse abdominis and multifidus muscles, were assessed before and after completing therapy. Results: In each of the groups studied, the therapies used significantly improved the functional assessment of trunk stability (Trunk Control Test \<0.001)). Additionally, after the intervention, the Erigo group showed a greater gait speed (p=0.003), while the Visualization group exhibited a higher level of tension in the multifidus (p=0.011) and transverse abdominal muscles (p=0.002).
Interventions
PROCEDUREConventional rehabilitation, the Erigo®Pro table, motor imagery on gait.
66 stroke patients were randomly assigned to three groups (22 people each) with different therapies (conventional, with the addition of Erigo®Pro and enriched with motor imagery). The therapy duration was two weeks. Patients underwent assessment before and after completion of therapy. The study used the Trunk Stability Test, and the Riablo device to measure gate parameters. Additionally, an evaluation of the superficial tension of the transverse abdominis and multifidus muscles was conducted.
PROCEDUREConventional rehabilitation, the Erigo®Pro table, motor imagery on gait parameters.
66 stroke patients were randomly assigned to three groups (22 people each) with different therapies (conventional, with the addition of Erigo®Pro and enriched with motor imagery). The therapy duration was two weeks. Patients underwent assessment before and after completion of therapy. The study used the Trunk Stability Test, and the Riablo device to measure the gate parameters. Additionally, an evaluation of the superficial tension of the transverse abdominis and multifidus muscles was conducted.
Sponsors
Anna Olczak
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Intervention model description
Allocation Randomized Interventional Model Parallel Assignment Masking Double (Participant Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose Treatment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 1\) patients 6-8 weeks post-stroke, * 2\) aged 38-85 years, mean, * 3\) males and females, * 4\) walking with or without assistance (modified Rankin scale = 3), * 5\) with slight neurological deficits (NIHSS ≤7).
Exclusion criteria
* 1\) stroke up to six weeks after the episode, * 2\) epilepsy, * 3\) no possibility to sit and stand, * 4\) persistent deficit of speech and cognitive functions, lack of attention, * 5\) visual disturbances, * 6\) depression, * 7\) high or very low blood pressure, dizziness, malaise.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Control Test | two weeks | Assessment of trunk stability before and after therapy |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RiabloTM device | two weeks | Assessment of gate parameters before and after therapy |
| Luna EMG | two weeks | Assessment of the surface tension of the transverse abdominis muscle and the tension of the multifidus muscle |
Countries
Poland
Outcome results
None listed