Comparing between the efficacy of underwater treadmill and over-ground treadmill training program on trunk kinematics in stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial

Zeinab M. Abdelrehim, Nahed A. Salem, Hossam M. El khatib, Mahmoud Y. Elzanaty

Zeinab M. Abdelrehim, Nahed A. Salem, Hossam M. El khatib, Mahmoud Y. Elzanaty – Comparing between the efficacy of underwater treadmill and over-ground treadmill training program on trunk kinematics in stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(5); 14-18

Abstract
Background. Gait disorder is a common clinical problem for stroke survivors. Trunk movement, control and symmetry are important prerequisite for gait. Trunk kinematics rarely investigated during gait cycle. Objective. This study was conducted to compare between the efficacy of underwater treadmill training program (TTP) and over-ground (TTP) in improving trunk kinematics during the gait cycle of stroke patients. Study design. randomized control trial. Methods. Forty male patients suffering from post-stroke gait deficits were assigned randomly into two equal groups: study group (A): received underwater treadmill training program. Control group (B) received over-ground treadmill training program. Patients of both groups were assessed for trunk range of motion (ROM) during gait cycle using slow motion video and goniometer iPad application. Assessment was done before and after four weeks of treatment for both groups. Results. the comparison between groups post treatment showed a significant increase in trunk lateral flexion toward affected and significant decrease in trunk lateral flexion toward unaffected during stance phase with increase in trunk symmetry between both sides in the study group (A) compared with that of control group (B). Conclusion. under water TTP is more effective than over-ground TTP on improving trunk kinematics during the gait cycle of stroke patients.
Key words:
stroke, trunk kinematics, underwater treadmill, over-ground treadmill
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