Comparison between treadmill training with rhythmic auditory stimulation and ground walking with rhythmic auditory stimulation on gait ability in chronic stroke patients: A pilot study.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to compare the effectiveness of treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (TRAS) versus over-ground walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (ORAS) in improving gait abilities in chronic stroke patients.
Results Summary
The TRAS group showed significant improvements in walking speed, step cycle, step length of the unaffected limb, coefficient of variation, 6MWD, and FGA compared to the ORAS group. These results suggest that treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation may be more effective for gait rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients.
Population
Chronic stroke patients (19 subjects, divided into TRAS [9] and ORAS [10] groups).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (TRAS) | increase | walking speed | chronic stroke patients | - | showed a significant improvement | #1 |
treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (TRAS) | increase | step cycle | chronic stroke patients | - | showed a significant improvement | #2 |
treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (TRAS) | increase | step length of the unaffected limb | chronic stroke patients | - | showed a significant improvement | #3 |
treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (TRAS) | increase | coefficient of variation | chronic stroke patients | - | showed a significant improvement | #4 |
treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (TRAS) | increase | 6 meter walking distance (6MWD) | chronic stroke patients | - | showed a significant improvement | #5 |
treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (TRAS) | increase | Functional gait assessment (FGA) | chronic stroke patients | - | showed a significant improvement | #6 |
BACKGROUND: Generally, treadmill training is very effective intervention, and rhythmic auditory stimulation is designed to feedback during gait training in stroke patients. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the gait abilities in chronic stroke patients following either treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (TRAS) or over ground walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (ORAS). METHODS: Nineteen subjects were divided into two groups: a TRAS group (9 subjects) and an ORAS group (10 subjects). Temporal and spatial gait parameters and motor recovery ability were measured before and after the training period. Gait ability was measured by the Biodex Gait trainer treadmill system, Timed up and go test (TUG), 6 meter walking distance (6MWD) and Functional gait assessment (FGA). RESULTS: After the training periods, the TRAS group showed a significant improvement in walking speed, step cycle, step length of the unaffected limb, coefficient of variation, 6MWD, and, FGA when compared to the ORAS group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Treadmill walking training during the rhythmic auditory stimulation may be useful for rehabilitation of patients with chronic stroke.