Title |
Using wireless technology in clinical practice: does feedback of daily walking activity improve walking outcomes of individuals receiving rehabilitation post-stroke? Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Published in |
BMC Neurology, July 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2377-13-93 |
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Authors |
Avril Mansfield, Jennifer S Wong, Mark Bayley, Lou Biasin, Dina Brooks, Karen Brunton, Jo-Anne Howe, Elizabeth L Inness, Simon Jones, Jackie Lymburner, Ramona Mileris, William E McIlroy |
Abstract |
Regaining independent ambulation is the top priority for individuals recovering from stroke. Thus, physical rehabilitation post-stroke should focus on improving walking function and endurance. However, the amount of walking completed by individuals with stroke attending rehabilitation is far below that required for independent community ambulation. There has been increased interest in accelerometer-based monitoring of walking post-stroke. Walking monitoring could be integrated within the goal-setting process for those with ambulation goals in rehabilitation. The feedback from these devices can be downloaded to a computer to produce reports. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of accelerometer-based feedback of daily walking activity during rehabilitation on the frequency and duration of walking post-stroke. |
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