J Agric Med Community Health.
2018 Dec;43(4):250-257. 10.5393/JAMCH.2018.43.4.250.
The Effect of Cane Height on Walking and Balance for Stroke Patients
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- 1Department of Physical Therapy, Kwangju Women's University, Korea. dooyt1@kwu.ac.kr
- 2Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Korea.
- KMID: 2436289
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5393/JAMCH.2018.43.4.250
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
This study investigates the effects of using customized walking aids individualized for stroke patients by measuring the effects of different cane lengths to determine the ideal length of walking aids for stroke patients.
METHODS
Cane lengths were determined from the greater trochanter with walking aids measured 5cm below, at the greater trochanter and 5cm above. All patients walked for ten meters with each cane length to measure speed. Then, we measured the opto gait, timed up go test, and electromyography three times each. Statistical analysis was performed using a linear mixed model, and in the case of significance, the p-value was corrected using the Bonferroni method.
RESULTS
There was a statistically significant differences in time up and go test(TUGT), 10m walking, stride and speed between the groups.
CONCLUSIONS
Long cane length increases body symmetry, stride, increasing muscle activity, and short cane length increases balance and walking.
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