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The Effects of Dual Task Exercise Versus Task Specific Locomotion Training to Improve Walking Ability in Stroke: A Comparative Study

Pranamee Barman

Abstract


Purpose of the study: The main aim of the study is to see whether the Dual-Task exercise versus Task Specific locomotion training improve gait/locomotion in chronic stroke patients. Participants: The study included a total of 30 participants, comprising both males and females, who had chronic stroke. All participants were at least limited community ambulatory individuals with Berg Balance Scale scores ranging from 41 to 56. Interventions: All the subjects were taken from in and around Guwahati. Participants were randomized into Dual Task Exercise Group A (n=15) and Task Specific Locomotion Training Group B (n=15). Subjects in both the groups underwent a 3-months exercise programs. Outcome measures: Locomotion or gait performances were measured under both dual task exercise and task specific locomotion training. Gait parameters were walking velocity, cadence, stride length etc. Results: The Task Specific Locomotion Training showed more significant improvement in all selected gait parameters as compared with Dual-Task Exercise Training Group. Conclusion: The Dual Task Exercise and Task Specific Locomotion Training both produce significant improvement in walking with stroke. But Task Specific Locomotion Training is more beneficial or more significantly shows the improvement as compared to the Dual Task Exercise Training in stroke patients.

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Cardiovascular accident, exercise, locomotion, dual task, cadence, stride length, task specific

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjon.v13i1.3161

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