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KMID : 0357220120240050325
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2012 Volume.24 No. 5 p.325 ~ p.333
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Concurrent Validity between Figure-of-8 Walking Test and Functional Tests Included Tasks for Dynamic Balance and Walking in Patient with Stroke
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Kim Joong-Hwi
Park Ji-Won
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the concurrent validity between Figure-of-8 Walking Test (F8W), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Four Squared Step Test (FSST), and Timed UP and GO Test (TUG) in patients with stroke.
Methods: Forty two participants (26 men, 16 women, 55.0±11.72) with at least three months post stroke who were able to walk at least 10 m without walking aid participated in this study. Assessment of concurrent validity between the F8W (time and steps) and BBS was performed using Spearman rank order correlation and between the F8W (time and steps), FSST and TUG assessed using Pearson correlation.
Results: The time of the F8W showed correlation with BBS (r=-0.46, p<0.01), FSST (r=0.64, p<0.01), and TUG (r=0.81, p<0.01), and steps of the F8W showed correlation with BBS (r=-0.43, p<0.01), FSST (r=0.47, p<0.01), and TUG (r=0.51, p<0.01).
Conclusion: The F8W is a valid measure of balance and walking skill among patients with stroke and may provide complementary information with regard to dynamic balance and functional walking for the real life of stroke patients.
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KEYWORD
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Stroke, Figure-of-8 Walk Test, Concurrent validity
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