PBWST (Partial Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training) and Muscle Power Training After Sub-acute Stroke
Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke focused on measuring PBWST training, Strength training, 6-min walking endurance, Cardiovascular fitness, Psychosocial attributes
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: First stroke resulting in hemiplegia; Mini-Mental State Exam score > 15; Distance walked in 6-min walk test is less than the lower limit of 'normal' according to reference equations for healthy adults (adjusted for gender, age, BMI [Body Mass Index]) Score on walking subscale of the Motor Assessment Scale of ≥ 2. Exclusion Criteria: Unstable cardiac disease, Known un-repaired aortic or cerebral aneurysm Hemorrhagic stroke, symptomatic hernias, symptom limiting peripheral vascular disease, End-stage congestive cardiac failure, Any of the exclusion criteria contraindicating moderate exercise as outlined by American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for cardiac disease rehabilitation or for frail and elderly adults. Significant musculotendinous or bony restrictions of either limb, Any serious chronic disease independently causing significant disability or profound atrophy of the affected limb will comprise further exclusion criteria.
Sites / Locations
- Rehabilitation Research Centre, University of Sydney
- School of Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
- Coorabel Brain Injury Unit, Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney