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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Gorgey, Ashraf S.a; * | Poarch, Huntera | Miller, Joshuaa | Castillo, Teodoroa | Gater, David R.a; b
Affiliations: [a] Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Center, Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC, Richmond, VA, USA | [b] Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Ashraf S. Gorgey, PT, PhD, Department of Veterans Affairs, Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center, Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders Service, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, USA. Tel.: +1 804 675 5000 ext. 3603; Fax: +1 804 675 5223; E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: Objective:To determine the effects of 10 weeks of locomotor training (LT) using body weight supported (BWS) treadmill training and resistance training (RT) programs on over-ground walking recovery, walking speed and distance, functional independent measure (FIM), walking index for spinal cord injury (WISCI) and Berg Balance Score in an elderly person with an incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). Design:A 66 year-old-male with a chronic incomplete SCI at C5/C6 ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS) D was admitted for rehabilitation following posterior laminectomy at L3âĂŞL5. The participant was a short distance ambulator relying primarily on his power wheelchair for mobility. He completed 10 weeks of LT using manual BWS treadmill twice weekly and RT for knee extensor muscle groups twice a week. A weekly test of the over-ground distance and speed were recoded over the course of the 10 weeks. Additionally, the participant underwent a three month evaluation after discharge. Results:The 10-week program resulted in independent use of bilateral Canadian crutches to ambulate for 200 feet and increased over-ground walking speed. The FIM score increased from 3 to 6 and Berg balance score increased from 11 to 41. The WISCI score increased from 1 to 10. Three months post-discharge, the participant maintained his functional independency in sit to stand activity and over-ground walking. Conclusion:A combined program of LT and RT could enhance walking recovery in a person with a long-term SCI. The findings suggest that twice a week of LT can promote motor recovery if it is accompanied with an approach that effectively loads the paralyzed lower extremities.
Keywords: Locomotor training, resistance training, spinal cord injury
DOI: 10.3233/NRE-2010-0544
Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 127-133, 2010
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