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Treadmill training with controlled resistance or assistance to the paretic leg improved walking speed in stroke survivors. However, assistance was more effective for improving walking distance and balance.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Stroke frequently impairs walking function, necessitating effective rehabilitation strategies.
  • Treadmill training is a common intervention, but optimizing its parameters for paretic leg function is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of controlled resistance versus assistance applied to the paretic leg during treadmill training on walking function in individuals poststroke.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled study involving 30 participants with chronic stroke.
  • Two groups received 6 weeks of treadmill training: one with ankle resistance, the other with ankle assistance to the paretic leg.
  • Primary outcomes included walking speed and 6-minute walking distance; secondary outcomes assessed balance, muscle tone, and quality of life.

Main Results:

  • Both resistance and assistance training significantly improved walking speed, with no significant difference between groups.
  • The assistance group showed significant improvements in 6-minute walking distance and balance, which were not observed in the resistance group.

Conclusions:

  • Applying controlled resistance or assistance to the paretic leg during treadmill training can enhance walking speed poststroke.
  • Assistance-based training demonstrated superior benefits for walking distance and balance compared to resistance-based training in this population.