Open AccessInfluence of Systematic Increases in Treadmill Walking Speed on Gait Kinematics After Stroke
Author(s) -
Christine M. Tyrell,
Margaret A. Roos,
Katherine S. Rudolph,
Darcy S. Reisman
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1538-6724
pISSN - 0031-9023
DOI - 10.2522/ptj.20090425
Subject(s) - kinematics , physical medicine and rehabilitation , gait , treadmill , stroke (engine) , preferred walking speed , medicine , physical therapy , engineering , physics , mechanical engineering , classical mechanics
Fast treadmill training improves walking speed to a greater extent than training at a self-selected speed after stroke. It is unclear whether fast treadmill walking facilitates a more normal gait pattern after stroke, as has been suggested for treadmill training at self-selected speeds. Given the massed stepping practice that occurs during treadmill training, it is important for therapists to understand how the treadmill speed selected influences the gait pattern that is practiced on the treadmill.