Physical Therapy Korea (한국전문물리치료학회지)

Korean Research Society of Physical Therapy (한국전문물리치료학회)
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The Effect of Walking Aid on Chronic Hemiplegic Gait

만성 뇌졸중 환자의 보행에 보행보조기가 미치는 영향

  • Kim, Won-Ho (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Ulsan Science College)
  • Received : 2006.04.05
  • Accepted : 2006.06.10
  • Published : 2006.09.17
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of walking aid on hemiplegic gait of chronic stroke patients. Twelve stroke patients participated in this study. Physiological cost index (PCI), gait speed, and climbing stairs with and without walking aid were measured and analyzed. The results showed that walking with walking aid significantly improved gait speed and reduced physiological cost index and time needed to climb stair (height 7 cm) in comparison with a walking without walking aid. In conclusion, walking aid may improve the speed and efficiency of hemiplegic gait in chronic stroke patients.

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