Walking speed over 10 metres overestimates locomotor capacity after stroke

Dean, Catherine M.; Richards, Carol L.; Malouin, Francine

doi:10.1191/026921501678310216

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“…In fact, the anticipation of having more than one STS to do could explain the greater WB and effort on the nonparetic limb in the clinical test. A parallel could be made between this finding and the results of previous studies [25,26] on associations between the distance covered by poststroke individuals during the 6-or 12-minute walk tests and their self-paced gait speeds established over 8 or 10 meters. In fact, they found that using these gait speeds to predict the distances walked in either 6 or 12 minutes overestimates the actual distances covered.…”

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“…In fact, they found that using these gait speeds to predict the distances walked in either 6 or 12 minutes overestimates the actual distances covered. Since the gait speeds were found to be relatively constant in the functional tests, the subjects seem to pace themselves more slowly even though the instructions given are to try to cover the greatest distance in 6 or 12 minutes [25,26]. Reorganization of the task execution might thus explain why the WB and effort distributions at the knees did not change with the repetitions.…”

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Weight-Bearing and Effort Distributions at the Lower Limbs during the Five-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test in Hemiparetic and Healthy Individuals

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Nadeau

Lauzière

et al. 2012

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Background. The weight-bearing (WB) and effort distributions during the five-repetition sit-to-stand test (5R-STS) were assessed in healthy and hemiparetic subjects and were compared to the distributions obtained for a single STS task (1-STS). Methods. Eighteen hemiparetic subjects and 12 controls were included. The WB distribution and time were computed using the vertical ground reaction forces. The knee muscles' effort distribution was quantified with the electromyographic (EMG) data of the STS transfers expressed relatively to the EMG values of maximal strength assessments. Results. In both groups, the time, WB, and effort distributions did not differ between repetitions of the 5R-STS test. The WB and effort distributions of the first repetition were more asymmetrical than those for the 1-STS for the hemiparetic subjects only. Conclusions. Since no changes were found between repetitions, the 5R-STS test might not be demanding enough. The hemiparetic subjects adopt different WB and effort distribution strategies according to the number of STSs to complete.

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Weight-Bearing and Effort Distributions at the Lower Limbs during the Five-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test in Hemiparetic and Healthy Individuals

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Nadeau

Lauzière

et al. 2012

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“…In order to evaluate gait velocity, the 10-m Walking Time (10mWT) was measured 9,10) . Patients were ask to walk as fast as possible, and the time taken to cover 10 m was measured using a stop watch.…”

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A Comparison of the Effects of Overground Gait Training and Treadmill Gait Training According to Stroke Patients’ Gait Velocity

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Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of overground gait training (OGT) and treadmill gait training (TGT) on walking speed, gait endurance, and balance ability of subjects with stroke. [Subjects and Methods] The study subjects were 40 patients with stroke. They were randomly divided into two groups, the OGT group and the TGT group, and further categorized according to their individual walking speeds (slow <0.5 m/s and fast >0.5 m/s). The groups performed exercises 10 times for a week. Pre-and post-test assessments involved the measurement of walking speed, walking endurance, and balance ability, as assessed by the 10-m walking time, the 6-min walking distance, and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS).[Results] The 10-m walking times, 6-min walking distance, and BBS scores of both the OGT group and the TGT group significantly improved, but there were no significant differences between the two groups. In the slow walking speed group, the OGT subjects showed significant improvement compared to the TGT subjects in the 6-min walk test.[Conclusion] Overall, we conclude that OGT was more effective at improving the gait endurance of stroke patients than TGT. Further research is needed to verify the generalizability of these findings and to identify which stroke patients might benefit from OGT.

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“…It is generally used for evaluation of the walking speed of patients with a neurologic deficit. In this study, the method of Dean et al 17) was used. The subjects were asked to walk at a comfortable speed for a total of 14 m. The first 2 m and the last 2 m were not timed to eliminate the effects of acceleration and deceleration.…”

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Effects of 3D Visual Feedback Exercise on the Balance and Walking Abilities of Hemiplegic Patients

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Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 3-dimensional exercise with visual feedback on stroke patients.[Subjects] Twenty-two patients with hemiplegia were randomly allocated to either a 3D exercise group (3DG) consisting of 11 members or a weight shifting exercise group (WSG), also of 11 members.[Methods] The 3DG received neurophysiological treatment and performed 3D exercise and the WSG received neurophysiological treatment and performed weight shifting exercise, 5 times a week for 6 weeks. The Berg Balance Scale and 10m walking time were used to evaluate the patients' balance and walking abilities.[Results] Balance and gait abilities of patients improved in both the 3DG and the WSG. A comparison of the two groups found that the 3DG showed a greater improvement in balance ability than the WSG. [Conclusion] 3-dimensional exercise with visual feedback is effective at improving the balance and gait of stroke patients.

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Walking speed over 10 metres overestimates locomotor capacity after stroke

Abstract: In our subjects after stroke, walking speed over a short distance overestimated the distance walked in 6 minutes. Both walking speed and endurance need to be measured and trained during rehabilitation.

Cited by 201 publications

References 13 publications

Weight-Bearing and Effort Distributions at the Lower Limbs during the Five-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test in Hemiparetic and Healthy Individuals

Weight-Bearing and Effort Distributions at the Lower Limbs during the Five-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test in Hemiparetic and Healthy Individuals

A Comparison of the Effects of Overground Gait Training and Treadmill Gait Training According to Stroke Patients’ Gait Velocity

Effects of 3D Visual Feedback Exercise on the Balance and Walking Abilities of Hemiplegic Patients

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