Exploiting Interlimb Arm and Leg Connections for Walking Rehabilitation: A Training Intervention in Stroke
Joint Authors
Klarner, Taryn
Barss, Trevor S.
Sun, Yao
Kaupp, Chelsea
Loadman, Pamela M.
Zehr, E. Paul
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-19, 19 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-06-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
19
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Rhythmic arm and leg (A&L) movements share common elements of neural control.
The extent to which A&L cycling training can lead to training adaptations which transfer to improved walking function remains untested.
The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of A&L cycling training as a modality to improve locomotor function after stroke.
Nineteen chronic stroke (>six months) participants were recruited and performed 30 minutes of A&L cycling training three times a week for five weeks.
Changes in walking function were assessed with (1) clinical tests; (2) strength during isometric contractions; and (3) treadmill walking performance and cutaneous reflex modulation.
A multiple baseline (3 pretests) within-subject control design was used.
Data show that A&L cycling training improved clinical walking status increased strength by ~25%, improved modulation of muscle activity by ~25%, increased range of motion by ~20%, decreased stride duration, increased frequency, and improved modulation of cutaneous reflexes during treadmill walking.
On most variables, the majority of participants showed a significant improvement in walking ability.
These results suggest that exploiting arm and leg connections with A&L cycling training, an accessible and cost-effective training modality, could be used to improve walking ability after stroke.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Klarner, Taryn& Barss, Trevor S.& Sun, Yao& Kaupp, Chelsea& Loadman, Pamela M.& Zehr, E. Paul. 2016. Exploiting Interlimb Arm and Leg Connections for Walking Rehabilitation: A Training Intervention in Stroke. Neural Plasticity،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112975
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Klarner, Taryn…[et al.]. Exploiting Interlimb Arm and Leg Connections for Walking Rehabilitation: A Training Intervention in Stroke. Neural Plasticity No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112975
American Medical Association (AMA)
Klarner, Taryn& Barss, Trevor S.& Sun, Yao& Kaupp, Chelsea& Loadman, Pamela M.& Zehr, E. Paul. Exploiting Interlimb Arm and Leg Connections for Walking Rehabilitation: A Training Intervention in Stroke. Neural Plasticity. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112975
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1112975