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ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2023

Evaluating the immediate effect of the speed alteration task on walking stability using the Timed Up and Go test.

Masayuki Tsuchida, Yuma Takenaka, Tomoya Kokue, Tomotaka Suzuki, Chihiro Kurosawa, Yuya Yokouchi, Yoshihiro Kai Dr Eng, Kenichi Sugawara

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Masayuki TsuchidaDepartment of Rehabilitation, Shonan University of Medical Sciences: 16-48 Kamishinano-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 244-0806, Japan.
Yuma TakenakaGraduate Course of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Japan.
Tomoya KokueGraduate Course of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Japan.
Tomotaka SuzukiDivision of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Social Work, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Japan.
Chihiro KurosawaDivision of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Social Work, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Japan.
Yuya YokouchiDepartment of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Tokai University, Japan.
Yoshihiro Kai Dr EngDepartment of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Tokai University, Japan.
Kenichi SugawaraDivision of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Social Work, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Japan.

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[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate how the speed alteration task, which gradually increases or conversely decreases walking speed, affected walking stability. [Participants and Methods] Thirteen healthy young adults performed two walking tasks as follows: the speed alteration task, in which the walking speed was gradually increased or decreased, and the speed constant task, in which the walking speed was maintained at a comfortable level. Before and after each task, the Timed Up and Go test was performed to analyze time, walking speed, and trajectory. The overall score of the Timed Up and Go test, as well as the scores of the three major segments (i.e., forward, turning around, and return), and nine subsegments, were calculated and analyzed. [Results] During the speed alteration task, parameters including time and walking speed of the Timed Up and Go test were significantly improved. Also, the same parameters increased significantly in the forward and return segments. These increases were also observed in the first subsegment of the forward segment and the second subsegment of the return segment. [Conclusion] The speed alteration task improved walking stability, so it could be used in gait training to improve walking stability.

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Gait trainingWalking speedWalking stability

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PMCPMC10067347

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