Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation in Convalescent Stroke Patients: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We evaluated whether the Walkaide^® device could effectively improve walking ability and lower extremity function in post-stroke patients with foot drop. Patients aged 20-85 years with an initial stroke within ≤6 months and a functional ambulation classification score of 3 or 4 were eligible.

Materials and methods

Patients were randomly allocated to the functional electrical stimulation (FES) or control group at a 1:1 ratio. A 40 min training program using Walkaide was additionally performed by the FES group five times per week for 8 weeks. The control group received the 40 min training program without FES.

Results

A total of 203 patients were allocated to the FES (n = 102) or control (n = 101) groups. Patients who did not receive th

SUBMITTER: Matsumoto S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10095003 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature