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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of a period of body weight supported treadmill training on gait in a subject with chronic stroke and to see if there was a carry-over to balance, trunk control and function. Method: A male subject who had suffered a right CVA 30 months previously was selected for the study. A single system ABA design was used. Outcome measures were taken in the 4-week baseline period. This was followed by a 4-week period of body weight support treadmill training and a further 4 weeks of treatment withdrawal. Outcome measures used were the 10-m walk test, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Trunk Control Test (TCT), a seated lateral reach test (LRT) and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and were collected in all phases of the study. Results: During the intervention phase, there were significant increases in the BBS and the LRT. No significant changes were found in the TCT or the 10-m walk test. The FIM showed a small improvement in the motor score. Conclusions: A period of treadmill training has significant carry-over to balance in a subject with chronic hemiplegia.
Author(s): Mudge S, Rochester L, Recordon A
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Disability and Rehabilitation
Year: 2003
Volume: 25
Issue: 17
Pages: 1000-1007
ISSN (print): 0963-8288
ISSN (electronic): 1464-5165
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0963828031000122320
DOI: 10.1080/0963828031000122320
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