Does the speed of the treadmill influence the training effect in people learning to walk after stroke?

• Date: 16-Oct-15
• Time: 10:41 am

Objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness of high-speed treadmill training and progressive treadmill training for stroke patients.

Main measures: Timed up-and-go test, 10-m walk test, 6-minute walk test, and both step lengths and cadence.

Authors conclude that these results suggest that high-speed training is an effective method for improving the walking ability of stroke patients.

Read full article: http://cre.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/07/15/0269215514542637?papetoc

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