Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science

korean Academy of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science (물리치료재활과학회)
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Comparison of spatio-temporal gait parameters according to shoe types in chronic stroke survivors: a preliminary study

  • Hong, Soung Kyun (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School of Kyungnam University) ;
  • Park, Su Ho (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School of Kyungnam University) ;
  • Shin, Sung Ri (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences of Kyungnam University) ;
  • Lee, Dong Geon (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School of Kyungnam University) ;
  • Lee, Seung Hoo (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School of Kyungnam University) ;
  • Jung, Sun Hye (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School of Kyungnam University) ;
  • Pyo, Seung Hyeon (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School of Kyungnam University) ;
  • Lee, Kyeong-Bong (Physical Therapy Part, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center) ;
  • Lee, Gyu Chang (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences of Kyungnam University)
  • Received : 2018.02.12
  • Accepted : 2018.03.20
  • Published : 2018.03.30
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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of wearing various types of shoes on gait ability in stroke survivors and in order to gain information in regards to shoes that could possibly replace ankle orthosis. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Eight hemiplegic survivors diagnosed with stroke participated in the study. Gait was analyzed using the GAITRite Electronic Walkway (CIR System Inc., USA) when subjects walked with no showed, walked with non-ankle-covered shoes, and walked with ankle-covered shoes. This study collected gait variables, including velocity, cadence, step length, stride length, single support time, and double support time, respectively. Results: In the comparison of walking with no shoes, non-ankle-covered shoes, and ankle-covered shoes, there were significant differences in gait velocity, step length, stride length, and the less affected side single support time (p<0.05). However, there were no significant differences in cadence, affected side single support time, and double support time. Conclusions: Ankle-covered shoes had a positive impact on the gait of stroke survivors. However, it is necessary to conduct more studies comparing various types of shoes with ankle orthoses.

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