A randomized controlled trial of a walking training with simultaneous cognitive demand (dual-task) in chronic stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

The aim was to evaluate the tolerability of, adherence to and efficacy of a community walking training programme with simultaneous cognitive demand (dual-task) compared to a control walking training programme without cognitive distraction.

Methods

Adult stroke survivors at least 6 months after stroke with a visibly obvious gait abnormality or reduced 2-min walk distance were included in a two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial of complex intervention with blinded assessments. Participants received a 10 week, bi-weekly, 30 min treadmill programme at an aerobic training intensity (55%-85% heart rate maximum), either with or without simultaneous cognitive demands. Outcome was measured at 0, 11 and 22 weeks. The primary assessment involved 2-min walk

SUBMITTER: Meester D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6824903 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature