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. 2018 Dec 27;14(6):1010-1016.
doi: 10.12965/jer.1836386.193. eCollection 2018 Dec.

The effects of coordinative locomotor training on coordination and gait in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Jin-Cheol Kim  1 , Jae-Heon Lim  1
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The effects of coordinative locomotor training on coordination and gait in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Jin-Cheol Kim et al. J Exerc Rehabil. .

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of coordinative locomotor training (CLT) on coordination and gait in chronic stroke patients. Thirteen stroke patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: The experimental group (EG, n=7) and control group (CG, n=6). After balanced random assignment, interventions were provided to all patients in twelve 30-min sessions during a 4-week period (3 sessions a week). The EG group underwent CLT after performing the sprinter and skater patterns in four postures. The CG group was provided with conventional neurodevelopment treatment. The primary outcomes were measured using the gait assessment and intervention tool (GAIT) as well as G-WALK. The secondary outcomes were measured using a 10-m walk test (10 MWT) and Timed Up and Go Test. There was no statistically significant difference in the mean values between the two groups. Within both groups there were significant differences in GAIT and 10MWT. There were significant differences in gait speed and stride length in the experimental group, but not in the control group. CLT showed a more positive improvement in gait and coordination after stroke than conventional rehabilitation exercise.

Keywords: Coordination; Coordinative locomotor training; Gait; Stroke.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

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Fig. 1
The study flowchart. TUG, Timed Up and Go Test; 10MWT, 10-min walk test; GAIT, gait assessment and intervention tool; CLT, coordinative locomotor training; NDT, neuro-developmental treatment.
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