Current Trends in Treatment Gait Flashcards
1
Q
What does the 6 minute walk test assess?
A
both walking ability and endurance
2
Q
What 4 things does the 10 meter walk (gait speed) predict?
A
- independent function
- fall risk
- morbidity and death
- cognitive status
3
Q
What 3 strategies have proven to work when retraining gait?
A
- Task-oriented cardiorespiratory fitness training
- High intensity repetitive task training
- Strength exercises for the paretic leg
4
Q
What does task-oriented cardiorespiratory fitness training improve?
A
- blood pressure
- blood flow to brain and musculoskeletal structures
5
Q
Describe task-oriented cardiorespiratory fitness training
A
Training that involves repetitive task training such as walking at a moderate intensity for 30-60 minutes for 5 days/week
6
Q
END RETRAINING GAIT
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