| Title of Article |
Immediate effects of obstacle crossing training in independent ambulatory patients with spinal cord injury |
| Date of Acceptance |
28 December 2012 |
| Journal |
| Title of Journal |
Spinal Cord |
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| Institute of Journal |
The International Spinal Cord Society (ISCOS) |
| ISBN/ISSN |
1362-4393 |
| Volume |
2013 |
| Issue |
51 |
| Month |
May |
| Year of Publication |
2013 |
| Page |
379-383 |
| Abstract |
Study design: A 2 × 2 cross-over design.
Objectives: To compare immediate effects of obstacle crossing training and conventional overground walking training on functional ability among independent ambulatory patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Setting: A tertiary rehabilitation center, Thailand.
Methods: Twenty independent ambulatory participants with SCI received a 1-day overground walking training and a 1-day obstacle crossing training program in a randomized cross-over design with a 2-day washout period. Immediately prior and after each training program, the functional ability of all participants was measured using the timed up and go test (TUGT), five times sit-to-stand test (FTSST) and 10-m walk test (10MWT).
Results: The TUGT, FTSST and 10MWT data were significantly better after obstacle crossing training (P<0.001) but not after the overground walking training (P>0.05). The improvement following obstacle crossing training was also significantly different from that of the overground walking training (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Obstacle crossing training immediately enhanced functional ability related to walking of ambulatory participants with SCI. However, a further longitudinal study using a randomized controlled trial is needed to support benefits of incorporation of obstacle crossing training into rehabilitation practice. |
| Keyword |
spinal cord injury; obstacle crossing; balance; walking; rehabilitation |
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| Reviewing Status |
มีผู้ประเมินอิสระ |
| Status |
ตีพิมพ์แล้ว |
| Level of Publication |
นานาชาติ |
| citation |
false |
| Part of thesis |
true |
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