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Effects of task-oriented circuit training on balance and gait ability in subacute stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial
Kim K, Jung SI, Lee DK
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2017 Jun;29(6):989-992
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 aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the task-oriented circuit training on balance and gait ability in subacute patients with stroke. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Participants were randomly allocated to two groups: group 1 (subjects who performed task-oriented circuit training) and group 2 (subjects who underwent conventional physical therapy). Berg balance scale, timed up and go test, functional ambulation category, 6-minute walk test were assessed before and after four weeks of training. RESULTS: There were significant differences between groups for the 6-minute walk test. CONCLUSION: The result of this study showed that task-oriented circuit training could improve the gait ability in patients with subacute stroke.

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