Task-related circuit training improves performance of locomotor tasks in chronic stroke: a randomized, controlled pilot trial
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Ein aufgabenbezogenes Circuittraining verbessert die Leistungsfähigkeit für Aufgaben im Zusammenhang mit der Fortbewegung bei Patienten mit chronischen Schlaganfallschäden: eine randomisierte, kontrollierte Pilotstudie |
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Autor: | Dean, Catherine M.; Richards, Carol L.; Malouin, Francine |
Erschienen in: | Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation |
Veröffentlicht: | 81 (2000), 4, S. 409-417, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 0003-9993, 1532-821X |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU200010000456 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
Objective: To evaluate the immediate and retention effects of a 4-week training program on the performance of locomotor-related tasks in chronic stroke. Design: Randomized, controlled pilot study with 2-month follow-up. Setting: Rehabilitation center. Subjects: A convenience sample consisting of 12 chronic stroke subjects was used. Subjects were randomly assigned to the experimental or the control group. Three subjects withdrew from the study. Intervention: Both experimental and control groups participated in exercise classes three times a week for 4 weeks. The exercise class for the experimental group focused on strengthening the affected lower limb and practicing functional tasks involving the lower limbs, while the control group practiced upper-limb tasks. Main Outcome Measures: Lower-limb function was evaluated by measuring walking speed and endurance, peak vertical ground reaction force through the affected foot during sit-to-stand, and the step test. Results: The experimental group demonstrated significant immediate and retained (2-month follow-up) improvement (p</=.05) compared with the control group in walking speed and endurance, force production through the affected leg during sit-to-stand, and the number of repetitions of the step test. Conclusion: The pilot study provides evidence for the efficacy of a task-related circuit class at improving locomotor function in chronic stroke. Verf.-Referat