Treadmill Oscillation Walking to Improve Weight Transfer During Gait Following Stroke
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N/A
Interventional Study
Treadmill Walking
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 15 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to determine the immediate and short-term effects of treadmill oscillation walking (TOW) exercise on hip and knee neuromechanics and gait characteristics in individuals post-stroke. It was hypothesized that compared to baseline, individuals poststroke (N=15) will show increased hip abductor and knee extensor muscle activity and torque production, and increased limb loading and walk…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Hemiparesis as a result of a stroke greater than 6 months previous to the study;
2. A single cortical or subcortical stroke
3. Able to walk 10 meters with or without a walking aid
4. Able to stand unsupported for 5 minutes
5. Sufficient cognitive function to follow instructio…
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