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Neuromuscular Adaptations Following Slope Walking In Individuals Post-Stroke, Eric Akoopie, Brooke Conway Kleven, Trisha Koch
Neuromuscular Adaptations Following Slope Walking In Individuals Post-Stroke, Eric Akoopie, Brooke Conway Kleven, Trisha Koch
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Background: The excitability of the H-reflex pathway in the non-impaired nervous system can be augmented by altering the different parameters of a walking task, specifically slope. We sought to examine the adaptations in soleus H-reflex excitability and foot force control following an acute bout of upslope or downslope treadmill walking in people post-stroke compared to those who are non- impaired. Methods: We recruited 12 individuals with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis and 9 age-similar non- neurologically impaired individuals. Each subject was tested over 2 sessions separated by at least 7 days. For each session, subjects walked at a self-selected walking speed on …
Immediate Effects Of Cervical Spine Thrust Joint Manipulation On Gait Parameters In Individuals With Neck Pain, Marc Anthony D. Albano, Emily Blok, Beau Gronert, Ryan Masuda
Immediate Effects Of Cervical Spine Thrust Joint Manipulation On Gait Parameters In Individuals With Neck Pain, Marc Anthony D. Albano, Emily Blok, Beau Gronert, Ryan Masuda
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Purpose/Hypotheses: 1. To investigate for any change in gait parameters in individuals with neck pain while walking with different functional neck conditions immediately following cervical thrust joint manipulation (TJM) versus a sham intervention. 2. To investigate any association between Global Rating of Change (GROC) scores and gait parameters immediately following cervical thrust joint manipulation versus a sham intervention. The hypotheses were that, a) cervical TJM would have an immediate effect on gait parameters during walking with the neck in at least one of three conditions (neutral, flexion/extension and rotation) among individuals with neck pain; and b) higher scores on the …
Efficacy Of Rhythmic Acquisition On Gait Performance Among Individuals With Parkinson’S Disease, Demian L. Kogutek
Efficacy Of Rhythmic Acquisition On Gait Performance Among Individuals With Parkinson’S Disease, Demian L. Kogutek
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The purpose of this study was to identify the ability of individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to acquire different rhythmic complexity levels through individual home-based Improvised Active Music Therapy (IAMT) sessions. The study aimed to identify whether higher acquisition of rhythmic complexity levels improved gait performance, as well as beat perception and production abilities. In this single subject multiple baseline design, the study measured the ability of four right-handed participants with PD to acquire greater density of syncopation, as a measure of rhythmic complexity levels, while playing uninterrupted improvised music on a simplified electronic drum-set. An accredited music therapist led …
Differences In Walking Mechanics Between A Traditional Walker And The Kb Balance Trainer, Silvia Zanini
Differences In Walking Mechanics Between A Traditional Walker And The Kb Balance Trainer, Silvia Zanini
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INTRODUCTION: Millions of individuals with ambulatory difficulties rely on walking aids to maintain independence and mobility. However, users of traditional walkers typically exhibit increased forward lean of their trunk while using the assistive device. The KB Balance Trainer is a new posterior walker designed to facilitate a more erect position during gait. PURPOSE: To compare gait mechanics across three walking conditions: unassisted, using a traditional walker, and using the KB Balance Trainer. METHODS: Seven adults with experience using walkers due to ambulatory difficulties participated in the study. The study consisted of one training session and one gait analysis session. The …