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Immediate Effect of Foot Drop Stimulator in Outpatients with Chronic Stroke: A Mixed Method Study

  • Park, Jaeyoung (Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungwoon University) ;
  • Lee, Dooho (Department of Occupational Therapy, Gyeongbuk College of Health) ;
  • Oh, Donghwan (Department of Occupational Therapy, Kyungdong University)
  • Received : 2020.01.10
  • Accepted : 2020.02.24
  • Published : 2020.03.31
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Abstract

Background: The foot drop stimulator is designed to improve the walking ability of foot drop in patients after stroke, however, studies on clinical effects are still lacking. Objective: To investigate the effect of a foot drop stimulator on the walking and balancing abilities of foot drop patients after a stroke. Design: One-Group (Pretest-Posttest) Design. Methods: All subjects walked in all three conditions: foot drop stimulator (FDS) ankle foot orthosis (AFO) and barefoot. Primary outcome measures were assessed for walking and balance using a 10-m walking test (10MWT) and a timed up and go test (TUG). Secondary outcome measures consisted of a brief user interview, and the patients recorded the advantages and disadvantages of each condition. Results: FDS, AFO, and barefoot conditions showed a statistically significant difference in 10MWT and TUG (P<.001) as a result of comparing three conditions. FDS and AFO were significantly different from the barefoot condition as post-hoc results; however, there was no significant difference between the two conditions (P>.05). Conclusion: In this study, the foot drop stimulator contributed to improving the balance ability, and the walking ability was similar to the effect of the ankle-foot orthosis.

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