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Effects of high-intensity interval robot-assisted gait training on cardiopulmonary function and walking ability in chronic stroke survivors: A multicenter single-blind randomized controlled trial.
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Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation [J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil] 2024; Vol. 37 (5), pp. 1309-1319. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Chronic stroke can impair cardiopulmonary function, mobility, and daily activities. This study assessed the impact of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) on such impairments.<br />Objective: To investigate the effects of robot-assisted gait training on cardiopulmonary function, walking ability, lower extremity function and strength, activities of daily living (ADLs), and blood test results among individuals with chronic stroke.<br />Methods: A multicenter, prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial with 22 chronic stroke participants compared RAGT against a control exercise regimen. RAGT involved three days weekly sessions of high-intensity interval training for 8 weeks (24 sessions) with a Morning Walk® device. The control group also performed home exercises. (24 sessions) Measures included VO2max, Functional Ambulatory Category, 2-minute walk test, 10-meter walk test, Motricity Index-Lower, Korean version of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale, Modified Barthel Index, Berg Balance Scale, muscle strength, InBody body composition, and blood tests (cholesterol, lipid, glucose).<br />Results: RAGT significantly improved VO2max, gait, balance, and lower limb strength compared with controls, with significant improvements in 2-minute walk test, 10-meter walk test, Motricity Index-Lower, and Fugl-Meyer Assessment outcomes. No changes were seen in muscle mass or blood markers.<br />Conclusion: RAGT enhances cardiopulmonary function and ambulatory capacity in chronic stroke patients, underscoring its potential in stroke rehabilitation.
- Subjects :
- Humans
Male
Female
Middle Aged
Single-Blind Method
Aged
Prospective Studies
Stroke physiopathology
High-Intensity Interval Training methods
Chronic Disease
Activities of Daily Living
Gait physiology
Exercise Therapy methods
Muscle Strength physiology
Oxygen Consumption physiology
Gait Disorders, Neurologic rehabilitation
Gait Disorders, Neurologic physiopathology
Gait Disorders, Neurologic etiology
Walk Test
Stroke Rehabilitation methods
Robotics
Walking physiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1878-6324
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38788059
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-230385