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KMID : 0357220140260050372
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2014 Volume.26 No. 5 p.372 ~ p.378
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Effects of Side Walking Training with Elastic-Band on Gait and Balance of Stroke Patients
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Hong Sung-Il
Bang Dae-Hyouk
Shin Won-Seob
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of side walking training with an elastic-band on gait and balance ability of stroke patients.
Methods: Twenty three patients with stroke participated in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to the side walking with elastic-band group (n=7), the side walking without elastic-band group (n=8), and the walking on the treadmill group (n=8);. 10 m walking test (10MWT), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and modified Functional Reach Test (mFRT) were performed for evaluatione of pre- and post-intervention in gait and balance ability of participants.
Results: Significantly differences in 10 MWT, DGI, BBS, and mFRT were observed between pre- and post-intervention in three groups (p<0.05). Improvement of pre- and post-intervention of mFRT showed significant difference (p<0.05). The highest rate of change was observed in the side walking with elastic-band group and rate of change showed in the order of the side walking without elastic-band group, walking on the treadmill group.
Conclusion: This study suggests that side walking training with an elastic-band may help to improve gait and balance ability of stroke patients.
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KEYWORD
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Balance, Elastic-band, Gait, Side Walking, Stroke
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