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ArticleSpinal cord series and cases2024

Enhancing balance and mobility in incomplete spinal cord injury with an overground gait trainer.

Meriç Selim Şipal, Sinem Yıldırım, Meltem Güneş Akıncı, Sezen Dincer, Müfit Akyüz

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Meriç Selim ŞipalPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Türkiye. mericselim@hotmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-5500-0206
Sinem YıldırımPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Türkiye.
Meltem Güneş AkıncıPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Türkiye.
Sezen DincerDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara Medipol University, Ankara, Türkiye.
Müfit AkyüzDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karabuk University, Faculty of Medicine, Karabük, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0001-5590-5075

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Abstract

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designProspective intervention study.

objectivesThe study aimed to assess the effect of Andago on balance, overground walking speed, independence levels, fear of falling, and quality of life in patients with acute motor incomplete Spinal Cord Injury.

settingThe study was conducted in Ankara/Türkiye.

methodsFive participants, classified as AIS D, underwent an eight-week treatment regimen, including three days a week of Andago-assisted walking and balance exercises, supplemented by two days a week of 40-minute sessions of conventional in-bed exercises.

resultsBerg Balance Scale scores increased significantly by 129% (p = 0.043). Overground walking speed calculated from 10MWT improved by 33% (p = 0.042). WISCI II levels improved significantly compared to baseline scores (p = 0.041). In the mobility subscale of SCIM III, the total SCIM III scores increased significantly (p = 0.042, p = 0.043, respectively). However, there was no significant improvement in WHOQOL-BREF scores (p = 0.080).

conclusionsThe use of Andago facilitated functional progress in patients with acute incomplete SCI, emphasizing the importance of challenging balance and walking activities in triggering motor learning.

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Exercise TherapyPostural BalanceSpinal Cord InjuriesAdultFemaleGaitHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesQuality of LifeWalking

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PMID39075059
PMCPMC11286738

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