Body-Weight–Supported Treadmill Rehabilitation after Stroke

Duncan, Pamela W.; Sullivan, Katherine J.; Behrman, Andrea L.; Azen, Stanley P.; Wu, Samuel S.; Nadeau, Stephen E.; Dobkin, Bruce H.; Rose, Dorian K.; Tilson, Julie K.; Cen, Steven; Hayden, Sarah K.

doi:10.1056/nejmoa1010790

articleNew England Journal of MedicineMay 25, 2011BRONZE OA

Body-Weight–Supported Treadmill Rehabilitation after Stroke

PWPamela W. Duncan KJKatherine J. Sullivan ALAndrea L. Behrman SPStanley P. Azen SSSamuel S. Wu

Duke University · University of Florida · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

Locomotor training, including the use of body-weight support in treadmill stepping, is a physical therapy intervention used to improve recovery of the ability to walk after stroke. The effectiveness and appropriate timing of this intervention have not been established.

Methods

We stratified 408 participants who had had a stroke 2 months earlier according to the extent of walking impairment--moderate (able to walk 0.4 to

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Medicine
Stroke (engine)
Physical therapy
Odds ratio
Confidence interval
Rehabilitation
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Treadmill

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