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The effects of eye movement training on gait function in patients with stroke
Kang K-Y, Yu K-H
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2016 Jun;28(6):1816-1818
clinical trial
1/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: The present study examined the effects of eye movement training on gait function in patients with stroke. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Fourteen patients with stroke were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group underwent eye movement training while the control group underwent general gait training five times per week for six weeks. RESULTS: Patient walking speed, cadence, and step length were measured by ink-footprint. The experimental group exhibited significant changes in walking speed, cadence, and step length following training, while the control group exhibited no differences. CONCLUSION: Findings indicate that eye movement training should be considered as part of a functional gait training program for patients with stroke.

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