The Safety and Feasibility of Lower Body Positive Pressure Treadmill Training in Individuals with Chronic Stroke: An Exploratory Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower body positive pressure (LBPP) may provide a novel intervention for gait training in neurological conditions. Nonetheless, studies investigating the safety and feasibility of LBPP in patients with stroke are insufficient.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LBPP as a rehabilitation intervention for individuals with chronic stroke.

Methods

Individuals with chronic stroke were recruited from the community to participate in LBPP gait training three times a week for six weeks. The LBPP's safety and feasibility were documented throughout the study and at the end of six weeks. Safety and feasibility referred to the incidence of adverse events, complications, the participant and therapist satisfaction questionnai

SUBMITTER: Almutairi SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9954131 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature