Rhythmic facilitation of gait training in hemiparetic stroke rehabilitation
Rhythmic facilitation of gait training in hemiparetic stroke rehabilitation
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DOI:
10.1016/s0022-510x(97)00146-9
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发表时间:
1997-10-22
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
Rice, RR
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作者:
Thaut, MH;McIntosh, GC;Rice, RR
Experimental and control groups of 10 hemiparetic stroke patients each underwent a 6 week, twice daily gait training program. The control group participated in a conventional physical therapy gait program. The experimental group trained in the same basic program with the addition of rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS). Patients entered the study as soon as they could complete 5 strides with hand-held assistance. The training program had to be completed within 3 months of the patients' stroke. In the experimental group RAS was used as a timekeeper to synchronize step patterns and gradually entrain higher stride frequencies. Study groups were equated by gender, lesion site, and age. Motor function was assessed at pretest using Barthel, Fugl-Meyer, and Berg Scales. Walking patterns were assessed during pre-and post-test without RAS present. Pre-vs post-test measures revealed a statistically significant (P