Underwater Treadmill Training for Spinal Cord Injury (review)
- VernacularTitle:水中平板步行训练在脊髓损伤患者康复中的应用
- Author:
Qiong WU
;
Fang CONG
;
Hongjun ZHOU
;
Long JIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
underwater treadmill training, spinal cord injury, rehabilitation, review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(3):216-218
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Underwater treadmill training (UWTT) is a new hydrotherapy technique, with features of immersion bath, under water walking and body-weight support treadmill training. UWTT can reduce the load on legs, release spasm, improve gait, muscle atrophy and remain muscle strengthen for SCI patients. It also reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease, and incidence of postural hypotension. The present studies on UWTT are insufficient. More researches should further explore the therapeutic effects on SCI.
