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Effect of Task Specific Exercises, Gait Training, and Visual Biofeedback on Equinovarus Gait among Individuals with Stroke: Randomized Controlled Study
Joint Authors
Khallaf, Mohamed Elsayed
Gabr, Ahmed Maher
Fayed, Eman Elsayed
Source
Neurology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Purpose.
Equinovarus foot is a common sign after stroke.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of task specific exercises, gait training, and visual biofeedback on correcting equinovarus gait among individuals with stroke.
Subjects and Methods.
Sixteen subjects with ischemic stroke were randomly assigned to two equal groups (G1 and G2).
All the patients were at stage 4 of motor recovery of foot according to Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment without any cognitive dysfunction.
E-med pedography was used to measure contact time, as well as force underneath hind and forefoot during walking.
Outcome measures were collected before randomization, one week after the last session, and four weeks later.
Participants in G1 received task specific exercises, gait training, and visual biofeedback and a traditional physical therapy program was applied for participants in G2 for 8 weeks.
Results.
Significant improvement was observed among G1 patients (P≤0.05) which lasts one month after therapy termination.
On the other hand, there were no significant differences between measurements of the participants in G2.
Between groups comparison also revealed a significant improvement in G1 with long lasting effect.
Conclusion.
The results of this study showed a positive long lasting effect of the task specific exercises, gait training, and visual biofeedback on equinovarus gait pattern among individuals with stroke.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khallaf, Mohamed Elsayed& Gabr, Ahmed Maher& Fayed, Eman Elsayed. 2014. Effect of Task Specific Exercises, Gait Training, and Visual Biofeedback on Equinovarus Gait among Individuals with Stroke: Randomized Controlled Study. Neurology Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046798
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khallaf, Mohamed Elsayed…[et al.]. Effect of Task Specific Exercises, Gait Training, and Visual Biofeedback on Equinovarus Gait among Individuals with Stroke: Randomized Controlled Study. Neurology Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046798
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khallaf, Mohamed Elsayed& Gabr, Ahmed Maher& Fayed, Eman Elsayed. Effect of Task Specific Exercises, Gait Training, and Visual Biofeedback on Equinovarus Gait among Individuals with Stroke: Randomized Controlled Study. Neurology Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046798
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1046798