Effect of the provision of a cane on walking and social participation in individuals with stroke: protocol for a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Canes are usually prescribed for individuals with stroke with the purpose of improving walking and increasing safety. However, there is no consensus regarding the clinical effects of these aids on walking and participation.

Objective

This study will examine the efficacy of the provision of a cane to improve walking and increase participation after stroke.

Methods

This is a two-arm, prospectively registered, randomized trial with concealed allocation, blinded measurers, and intention-to-treat analysis. Fifty individuals with chronic stroke, categorized as slow or intermediate walkers (walking speeds ≤0.8m/s), will participate. The experimental group will receive a single-point cane and instructions to use the cane anytime they need to walk. The control group

SUBMITTER: Avelino PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5883961 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar - Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature