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Effects of Gastrocnemius Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Training on Ankle mobility and Gait in Patients with Stroke

  • Yusik Choi (Department of Physical Therapy, Seoul Seonam Metroplitan Hospital) ;
  • Hyunjoon Cho (Department of Physical Therapy, Real Dimension Inc) ;
  • Sooyong Lee (Department of Physical Therapy, Severance Rehabilitation Hospital)
  • Received : 2023.09.12
  • Accepted : 2023.09.22
  • Published : 2023.09.30
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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of gastrocnemius neuromuscular electrical stimulation training on ankle mobility and gait in patients with stroke. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: 31 patients with stroke were selected and classified into an experimental group (n=16) and a control group (n=15). Both groups were assessed for ankle mobility using the Knee to Wall Test and gait parameters using G-walk before and after the intervention. The intervention was applied five times a week for four weeks. The experimental group performed gastrocnemius neuromuscular electrical stimulation followed by ankle control exercises, while the control group only applied NMES to the tibialis anterior muscle of the paretic side for 30 min per session five times a week for 4 weeks. Results: Experimental group showed significant improvements in Knee to wall test. and lumbar flexibility after the intervention. both group showed significant improvements in gait parameters after the intervention. However, when comparing between the two groups, the experimental group showed a more significant effect than the control group. Conclusions: Gastrocnemius neuromuscular electrical stimulation training can be considered an effective approach to improve ankle mobility and gait ability in patients with stroke.

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