Test–re-test reliability of walking speed, step length and step width measurement after traumatic brain injury: a pilot study

Loo, Mirjam A van; Moseley, Anne M.; Bosman, Johanna M; Bie, Rob A. de; Hassett, Leanne

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“…30 Beginning with a 'start' command, the 10MWT measured the time required for the subject to walk 10 m on a course that was a total distance of 14 m. Tape, at 2 m and 12 m, indicated the start and end of the 10-m walking distance. The first and last 2 m of the course were used for acceleration and deceleration and were not timed.…”

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Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Treadmill Training on the Balance and Walking Ability of Stroke Patients

Kim

2018

J Kor Phys Ther

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of combined training using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) patterns and treadmills on the balance and walking ability of stroke patients. Methods: Twenty-three stroke patients were randomized into a control group (n= 11), receiving only treadmill training and an experimental group (n= 12) receiving combined training. The use of both PNF exercise and treadmill were implemented in the combined training. Interventions were performed 5 times a week for 6 weeks. Balance ability was measured by a timed up and go (TUG) test. Walking ability was measured by a 10-meter walk test (10MWT) and a 6-minute walk test (6MWT). A paired t-test was used to compare differences between pre-and post-intervention and independent t-tests were used to compare between groups. Results: Changes in TUG, 10MWT, and 6MWT before and after interventions were significantly different for both the experimental group and the control group (p< 0.05). In addition, within-group changes in the TUG, 10MWT, and 6MWT were more effective in the experimental group than in the control group (p< 0.05). Conclusion: Combined training using PNF techniques and treadmills may be useful in improving the balance and walking ability of stroke patients.

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Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Treadmill Training on the Balance and Walking Ability of Stroke Patients

Kim

2018

J Kor Phys Ther

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“…4 Its psychometric properties have been examined in various populations. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Excellent test-retest reliability has been observed among adults with TBI 4,10 and multiple sclerosis (MS). 11 It has also been evaluated in healthy children, 12 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, 13,14 and children awaiting organ transplant 15 with indication of psychometric acceptability in these groups.…”

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“…Both are safe, easy, and inexpensive to administer. 3,4 The 10mFWT, which represents the minimum distance required for functional ambulation, 3 has demonstrated excellent test-retest and interrater reliability in adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI), 3,4 and high interrater reliability with healthy participants. 3 The 6MWT is a self-paced, submaximal test that assesses functional capacity for walking a prolonged distance.…”

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“…3 The 6MWT is a self-paced, submaximal test that assesses functional capacity for walking a prolonged distance. 4,5 It may reflect exercise tolerance required for the performance of ADL, 5 and predict ability to walk in the community. 4 Its psychometric properties have been examined in various populations.…”

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“…4,5 It may reflect exercise tolerance required for the performance of ADL, 5 and predict ability to walk in the community. 4 Its psychometric properties have been examined in various populations. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Excellent test-retest reliability has been observed among adults with TBI 4,10 and multiple sclerosis (MS).…”

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Test–retest reliability of the 10‐metre fast walk test and 6‐minute walk test in ambulatory school‐aged children with cerebral palsy

Thompson

Beath

Bell

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Develop Med Child Neuro

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Short-term test-retest reliability of the 10-metre fast walk test (10mFWT) and 6-minute walk test (6MWT) was evaluated in 31 ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP), with subgroup analyses in Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Levels I (n=9), II (n=8), and III (n=14). Sixteen females and 15 males participated, mean age 9 years 5 months (SD 3y 7mo, range 4y 3mo-18y 2mo). Twenty had spastic diplegia, while the others had another form of CP. Retest interval varied from 1 to 4 weeks (mean 10.6d [SD 6.4]). Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) estimated reliability. The 10mFWT ICC was 0.81 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.65-0.90) across participants, and >0.59 in GMFCS subgroups (95% CI lower bound >0.01). The 6MWT ICC was 0.98, and >0.90 in GMFCS subgroups (95% CI lower bound >0.64). Bland-Altman plots indicated bias towards higher 6MWT retest distances in GMFCS Level I. Minimum detectable change (95% CI) was 61.9, 64.0, and 47.4m for the 6MWT within GMFCS Levels I, II, and III respectively. The conclusion is that while the 10mFWT showed inadequate test-retest reliability given its wide 95% CI, the 6MWT demonstrated good to excellent reliability. Investigation of the need for a practice walk when administering the 6MWT with children in GMFCS Level I is recommended to establish their fastest pace.

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Fitness training for cardiorespiratory conditioning after traumatic brain injury

Hassett

Moseley

Harmer

2017

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Test–re-test reliability of walking speed, step length and step width measurement after traumatic brain injury: a pilot study

Abstract: This test-re-test reliability means that walking speed and distance and step length and width can be used by physiotherapists to monitor improvements in walking after TBI.

Cited by 117 publications

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Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Treadmill Training on the Balance and Walking Ability of Stroke Patients

Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Treadmill Training on the Balance and Walking Ability of Stroke Patients

Test–retest reliability of the 10‐metre fast walk test and 6‐minute walk test in ambulatory school‐aged children with cerebral palsy

Fitness training for cardiorespiratory conditioning after traumatic brain injury

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