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KMID : 0357220080200010041
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2008 Volume.20 No. 1 p.41 ~ p.47
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Effectiveness of Gait Training Using an Electromechanical Gait Trainer Combined With Simultaneous Functional Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Stroke Patients
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Ahn Seung-Hyun
Lee Yoon-Mi
Yang Kyung-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of gait training with the use of an electromechanical gait trainer with functional electrical stimulation (FES) for patients that had undergone subacute stroke.
Methods: The study subjects included nine subacute stroke patients of the Korea National Rehabilitation Center in Seoul, Korea. Outcome was measured using the timed Up and Go test, Fugl-Meyer-L/E assesment, with determination of the comfortable maximal gait speed, composite spasticity score, functional ambulatory category and Berg balance scale. All measured scores were recorded before, during, and after rehabilitation and at an eight-week follow-up.
Results: Patients who received electromechanical-assisted gait training in combination with FES after subacute stroke were more likely to achieve independent walking, functional activities, balance and gait speed.
Conclusion: The outcome of our gait-training program demonstrates that it may be practical to integrate FES into electromechanical gait training without any adverse effects. However, further randomized controlled studies are needed to evaluate if patient outcome after combined training is superior to outcome after the use of electromechanical gait trainer treatment alone or conventional gait training alone.
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KEYWORD
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Functional electrical stimulation (FES), Gait, Stroke, Rehabilitation
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