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ArticleThe journal of spinal cord medicine2024

Use of water- and land-based gait training to improve walking capacity in adults with complete spinal cord injury: A pilot study.

Don W Morgan, Sandra L Stevens

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Article in The journal of spinal cord medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Don W MorganDepartment of Health and Human Performance, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, USA.
Sandra L StevensDepartment of Health and Human Performance, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, USA.
Middle Tennessee State University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveLittle is known regarding the extent to which mobility can be improved using gait-based therapies in individuals with complete spinal cord injury (cSCI). Against this backdrop, the purpose of our study was to document changes in walking capacity following an extended period of underwater treadmill training (UTT) and supplemental overground walk training (OWT) in persons with cSCI.

designLongitudinal design.

settingUniversity research center.

participantsFive adults (mean age = 41.2 ± 5.9 years) with motor-complete (AIS A), chronic (mean years post-injury = 3.2 ± 1.6 years) cSCI who had not received epidural spinal cord stimulation (eSCS).

interventionParticipants underwent one year of UTT (3 walking bouts per day; 2-3 days per week). Once independent stepping activity in the water was observed, OWT, as tolerated, was performed prior to UTT. OUTCOME MEASURE: Walking capacity was evaluated using the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI-II) prior to UTT (Time 1: T1), six months after the start of UTT (Time 2: T2), and following completion of UTT (Time 3: T3).

resultsNon-parametric analyses revealed a significant time effect (

conclusionOur preliminary findings demonstrate that in the absence of eSCS, combined UTT and supplemental OWT can improve functional walking capacity in adults with cSCI.

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Exercise TherapySpinal Cord InjuriesWalkingAdultFemaleGaitHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsAquatic exerciseDisabilityMobilitySpinal cord injuryWalking

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PMID35796664
PMCPMC11044748
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