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Effects of Pedalo training on balance and fall risk in stroke patients
Kim D-Y, Lim C-G
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2017 Jul;29(7):1159-1162
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: This study sought to examine the effects of Pedalo training on balance and fall risk in stroke patients. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Thirty-one subjects with stroke were recruited and randomly allocated into two groups: the Pedalo group (n = 15) and the Treadmill group (n = 16). The Pedalo group performed conventional physical therapy program with Pedalo training for 30 minutes, five times a week, for 8 weeks, while the treadmill group conducted conventional physical therapy programs and treadmill gait training for 30 minutes, five times a week, for 8 weeks. RESULTS: After intervention, both groups showed a significant improvement in balance. A significant greater balance improvement was found in the Pedalo group compared to the treadmill group. Also, a significant reduction in risk of fall was seen in both group but this reduction was not significantly different between the two groups. CONCLUSION: Pedalo training may be used to improve balance and reduce fall risk in stroke patients.

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