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Effects of motor dual task training on spatiotemporal gait parameters of post-stroke patients
Shim S, Yu J, Jung J, Kang H, Cho K
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2012 Oct;24(9):845-848
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of motor dual task training on gait ability of post-stroke patients. SUBJECTS: Participants were randomly allocated to 2 groups: a motor dual task training group (n = 17) and a control group (n = 16). METHODS: Both groups received physical therapy for 30 minutes, 5 days per week for 6 weeks. The motor dual task training group received additional motor dual task training for 30 minutes, 3 days per week for 6 weeks. Gait ability was evaluated using the GAITRite system. RESULTS: Temporal parameters and spatial parameters were significantly improved by motor dual task training. Changes in gait speed, cadence, paretic step length, non-paretic step length, paretic stride length, non-paretic stride length, and paretic single limb support period were significantly different between the motor dual task training group and the control group. CONCLUSION: Motor dual task training improved gait ability. These results suggest that motor dual task training is feasible and suitable for individuals with stroke.

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