A new elastic suspension strap orthosis for stroke patients to improve their walking ability in the early stage of recovery
- VernacularTitle:早期穿戴弹力悬带矫形器对脑卒中患者步行功能恢复的影响
- Author:
Tieshan LI
;
Yanlin LIU
;
Lei GUAN
;
Liqing YU
;
Huali GU
;
Qiang WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Elastic suspension strap orthosis;
Hemiplegic gait;
Motor function;
Stroke
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2008;30(9):631-634
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the efficacy of a new elastic suspension strap orthosis, designed by the authors, in improving the motor function and walking ability of stroke patients. Methods Thirty-nine stroke pa-tients less than 1 month after stroke were recruited and divided randomly into a treatment group and a control group. The patients in the treatment group accepted walking training with the assistance of an elastic suspension strap orthosis, 5 times a week for 8 weeks, while the control group accepted the same training without the assistance of the elastic suspension strap orthosis. Results The treatment group improved significantly more than the control group with regard to its average Fugl-Meyer score, the functional ambulation categories of its members, and their walking speeds. Conclusions The elastic suspension strap orthosis could help correct abnormal gait patterns, improve walking speed, and enhance the recovery of walking ability in stroke patients.
