To see the other types of publications on this topic, follow the link: Treadmill training.

Journal articles on the topic 'Treadmill training'

Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles

Select a source type:

Consult the top 50 journal articles for your research on the topic 'Treadmill training.'

Next to every source in the list of references, there is an 'Add to bibliography' button. Press on it, and we will generate automatically the bibliographic reference to the chosen work in the citation style you need: APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.

You can also download the full text of the academic publication as pdf and read online its abstract whenever available in the metadata.

Browse journal articles on a wide variety of disciplines and organise your bibliography correctly.

1

Panzeri, Daniele, Michela Perina, Emilia Biffi, Martina Semino, Eleonora Diella, and Tindara Caprì. "Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality with Treadmill in Subjects with Rett Syndrome: A Pilot Study." Children 11, no. 9 (2024): 1110. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children11091110.

Full text
Abstract:
Background/Objectives: Rett syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that can severely affect motor functioning, particularly walking. Previous training programs proposed treadmills as tools to increase walking endurance of patients with Rett syndrome, but these trainings did not include virtual reality (VR). The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a short treadmill training coupled to VR in girls with Rett syndrome. Methods: Nine patients with Rett syndrome underwent a 3-day treadmill walking program performed in semi-immersive VR. During the training, the happiness index and performance metrics were collected. At the end of the training parents filled out the Suitability Evaluation Questionnaire (SEQ) and, when feasible, patients underwent a gait assessment. Results: All the subjects recruited performed the three GRAIL sessions and parents showed a good satisfaction and considered the integration of treadmill and VR a good possibility for future rehabilitative programs. Participants showed greater satisfaction in environments requiring walking and their attention increased during training sessions, hypothesizing the feasibility of longer trainings with treadmill and VR. Data collected from gait analysis provided insights, although preliminary, concerning differences in gait pattern amongst the recruited subjects. Conclusions: Despite the small sample size and limited training duration, the paper suggests that a walking training with a treadmill combined with VR can represent a new strategy for Rett rehabilitation.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Wade, Francesca, Sidney Baudendistel, Amanda Stone, et al. "Locomotor Adaptation Training to Prevent Mobility Disability." Biomechanics 2, no. 3 (2022): 395–420. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomechanics2030031.

Full text
Abstract:
Mobility disability is prevalent in aging populations. While existing walking interventions improve aspects related to mobility, meaningful and sustained changes leading to preventing and reversing mobility disability have remained elusive. Split-belt treadmills can be used to train gait adaptability and may be a potential long-term rehabilitation tool for those at risk for mobility decline. As adaptability is necessary for community walking, we investigated the feasibility of a small, randomized controlled 16-week gait adaptability training program in a cohort of 38 sedentary older adults at risk for mobility disability. Individuals were randomly assigned to one of three groups: traditional treadmill training, split-belt treadmill training, or no-contact control. Both treadmill interventions included progressive training 3 days a week, focusing on increasing duration and speed of walking. Cognitive, functional, cardiovascular, and gait assessments were completed before and after the intervention. While individuals were able to complete split-belt treadmill training, only Timed Up and Go performance was significantly improved compared to traditional treadmill training. As the stimulus provided by the split-belt training was difficult to control, we did not observe a clear benefit for split-belt treadmill training over traditional treadmill training. Our findings indicate a cautionary tale about the implementation of complex training interventions.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Lee, Youngjae, and Michael L. "Lessons Learned from a Preliminary Study of Non-Treadmill-Based Trip Training." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 66, no. 1 (2022): 640–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661077.

Full text
Abstract:
Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries, and trips account for a high percentage of falls. Trip training is a form of perturbation-based balance training that involves exposing individuals to trip-like treadmill perturbations to improve reactive balance and thus reduce fall risk. However, significant costs and space requirements associated with specialized treadmills for this training may hinder its adoption. In this preliminary study, we evaluated a novel non-treadmill training (NT) protocol that would alleviate these requirements. We compared NT to the more common treadmill training (TT) and a control intervention among a convenience sample of healthy young adults. Results showed some promise for NT, while also providing valuable lessons for an upcoming similar study involving adults aged 65 and older.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
4

R., Parthasarathy, Shenbaga sundaram Subramanian, Kavitha Ramanathan, and Fadwa Alhalaiqa. "Assessing the Impact of Real-Time Visual Feedback during Treadmill Training on Walking Improvement in Stroke Patients." International Journal of Experimental Research and Review 39, Spl Volume (2024): 180–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2024.v39spl.014.

Full text
Abstract:
After a stroke, most patients often suffer reduced walking ability and balance. Restoring walking ability and improving balance are major goals of stroke rehabilitation. Treadmills are often used in clinical setups to achieve this goal. The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of different approaches and determine their comparative effectiveness, such as real-time sagittal visual feedback during treadmill training with the conventional mirror feedback treadmill training program of the same intensity in stroke patients. The Real-time Visual feedback after Stroke in Treadmill training (REVISIT) trial is a two-arm randomized control trial. Thirty eligible stroke survivors undergoing rehabilitation were randomly assigned to either real-time visual sagittal feedback along with the front mirror (experimental) group or only the front mirror treadmill training (control) group for 5-6 weeks. All participants underwent 15 sessions of treadmill training, with each session lasting up to 15 minutes at a safe speed of their choosing. The REVISIT (experimental) groups received real-time, visual sagittal view feedback of the involved lower limb trajectory along with the routine front mirror view during treadmill training and they were requested to alter their gait pattern. The trial contributed to the existing innovation and modifications of incorporating real-time visual feedback during treadmill training in post-stroke gait rehabilitation. The findings will help in the design of a gait rehabilitation program with a treadmill for post-stroke subjects to improve walking speed and balance for those who have greater difficulties in community ambulation.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
5

Janakiraman, Balamurugan, Parthasarathy Ranganathan, Hariharasudhan Ravichandran, and Kshama Susheel Shetty. "Improving walking via real-time visual feedback after stroke in treadmill training (RE-VISIT): a protocol for randomized controlled trial." Revista Pesquisa em Fisioterapia 14 (April 23, 2024): e5459. http://dx.doi.org/10.17267/2238-2704rpf.2024.e5459.

Full text
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: After a stroke, most patients often suffer reduced walking ability and balance. Restoring walking ability and improving balance are major goals of stroke rehabilitation. Treadmills are often used in clinical setups to achieve these goals. Adding dimensions to the visual feedback in addition to the mirror for real-time frontal view is proven to enhance the gait. It is, therefore, important to design additional real-time visual feedback in treadmill training, in particular for the sagittal view involved side. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to test if the real-time sagittal visual feedback during treadmill training is superior to the conventional mirror feedback treadmill training program of equivalent intensity in improving walking speed and balance after stroke. METHODS/DESIGN: The RE-VISIT trial (Real-time Visual feedback after Stroke in Treadmill training) is registered in the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2023/10/058299). In this two-arm randomized control trial, which will be a single-blinded study, 42 eligible stroke survivors undergoing rehabilitation will be randomly allocated (1:1 ratio) to either real-time visual sagittal feedback along with front mirror (experimental) group or only front mirror treadmill training (control) group, all the participants will receive 15 sessions of treadmill training for up to 15 min at a safe self-selected speed over 5-6 weeks. The RE-VISIT (experimental) group will receive real-time, visual sagittal view feedback of the involved lower limb trajectory along with the routine front mirror view during treadmill training and will be asked to modify their gait pattern. The control group will receive treadmill walking training only with the routine front mirror view feedback. Clinical and gait assessments will be conducted at the baseline, immediately following the final session of training, and at the 9th week during follow-up. The outcome measures of interest are walking speed (primary) and balance (secondary), which will be measured prior to baseline, post 15 sessions of training, and at the 9th week following training. DISCUSSION: This REVISIT trial will provide insight and contribute to the existing innovation and modifications of incorporating real-time visual feedback during treadmill training in post-stroke gait rehabilitation. The findings will help the better designing of a gait rehabilitation program with a treadmill for post-stroke subjects to improve walking speed, and balance for those who have greater difficulties in community ambulation. We anticipate that those in the REVISIT training will demonstrate improved walking ability.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
6

Ouchi, Yo, Nobutaka Tsujiuchi, Akihito Ito, and Kiyoshi Hirose. "Gait Analysis Using Load-Controlled Single- and Split-Belt Treadmills." Proceedings 49, no. 1 (2020): 48. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2020049048.

Full text
Abstract:
We developed a self-paced load-controlled treadmill with two built-in force plates to enhance lower limb muscles. Since the load can be changed freely with a load-controlled treadmill, it can be widely utilized in fields such as rehabilitation and training. In this paper, we experimentally investigated the difference between single-belt and split-belt load-controlled treadmills with two subjects, who walked 30 s with a constant load r = 0, 5, 10, 15% based on the maximum driving force on both treadmills. Our result showed that the angular range of the motion of the ankle joints when walking on a single-belt treadmill was up to 2.68 times larger than walking on a split-belt treadmill. The ground reaction force reading showed that the ankle joint moment on a single-belt was larger during the terminal stance, suggesting that single-belt treadmills more effectively enhance lower limb muscles.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
7

Backes, Todd, and Charlene Takacs. "A Comparison of Physiological Demand between Self-Propelled and Motorized Treadmill Exercise." International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports 7, no. 4 (2018): 13–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.26524/ijpefs1842.

Full text
Abstract:
There are a wide range of options for individuals to choose from in order to engage in aerobic exercise; from outdoor running to computer controlled and self-propelled treadmills. Recently, self-propelled treadmills have increased in popularity and provide an alternative to a motorized treadmill. Twenty subjects (10 men, 10 women) ranging in age from 19-23 with a mean of 20.4 ± 0.8 SD were participants in this study. The subjects visited the laboratory on three occasions. The purpose of the first visit was to familiarize the subject with the self-propelled treadmill (Woodway Curve 3.0). The second visit, subjects were instructed to run on the self-propelled treadmill for 3km at a self-determined pace. Speed data were collected directly from the self-propelled treadmill. The third visit used speed data collected during the self-propelled treadmill run to create an identically paced 3km run for the subjects to perform on a motorized treadmill (COSMED T150). During both the second and third visit, oxygen consumption (VO2) and respiratory exchange ratio (R) data were collected with COSMED’s Quark cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) metabolic mixing chamber system. The VO2 mean value for the self-propelled treadmill (44.90 ± 1.65 SE ml/kg/min) was significantly greater than the motorized treadmill (34.38 ± 1.39 SE ml/kg/min). The mean R value for the self-propelled treadmill (0.91 ± 0.01 SE) was significantly greater than the motorized treadmill (0.86 ± 0.01 SE). Our study demonstrated that a 3km run on a self-propelled treadmill does elicit a greater physiological response than a 3km run at on a standard motorized treadmill. Self-propelled treadmills provide a mode of exercise that offers increased training loads and should be considered as an alternative to motorized treadmills.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
8

Davies, Patricia M. "Weight-Supported Treadmill Training." Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 13, no. 3 (1999): 167–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154596839901300302.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
9

Sandhu, Jaspal Singh, Amrinder Singh, and Deepchand Nigam Arvind. "A Comparison of an Integrated Three-dimensional Biomechanical Analysis of High-speed Incline and Level Treadmill running in Elite Football Players." Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Education and Research 50, no. 4 (2016): 185–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1216.

Full text
Abstract:
ABSTRACT Purpose Recent sprint training regimens have used high-speed incline treadmill running to provide enhanced loading of muscles responsible for increasing forward running speed. The purpose of this study was to determine the standard alterations in the lower-limb joint kinematics and gait parameters resulting from changes in treadmill slope during the use of the treadmill as a medical reference. Subjects The subjects of this study were 20 normal, healthy elite football players without any orthopedic, respiratory, or cardiovascular system problems. Materials and methods The running gait of subjects was analyzed using motion analysis system on an inclined treadmill with three running trials, each for 3 minutes. The gait was measured at incline of 0, 9, and 18%. The speed of the treadmill was fixed at 4.0 m/s in order to maintain a constant running speed. Results The subjects’ gait parameters were observed to change significantly between slopes of 0 and 18%. The results showed greater maximum knee flexion, ankle dorsiflexion, and total hip range of motion (ROM) in incline treadmill running compared to level running. Conclusion The results of this study can be put in as a predesigned rehabilitation program for sprint training on a treadmill, especially for treadmills with adjustable gradients. How to cite this article Singh A, Arvind DN, Sandhu JS. A Comparison of an Integrated Three-dimensional Biomechanical Analysis of High-speed Incline and Level Treadmill running in Elite Football Players. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2016;50(4):185-189.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
10

Bodkin, Amy W., Ronda S. Baxter, and Carolyn B. Heriza. "Treadmill Training for an Infant Born Preterm With a Grade III Intraventricular Hemorrhage." Physical Therapy 83, no. 12 (2003): 1107–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/83.12.1107.

Full text
Abstract:
Background and Purpose. Research has documented the feasibility and benefit of treadmill training in children with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. The purposes of this case report are: (1) to determine the feasibility of treadmill training in an infant at high risk for neuromotor dysfunction and (2) to describe the child's treadmill stepping patterns following treadmill training. Case Description. The male infant, who had a grade III intraventricular hemorrhage following premature birth, began physical therapy and treadmill training at 5¼ months corrected age. Treadmill training was conducted 3 times weekly and videotaped weekly. Videotape analysis determined number of steps, step type, and foot position. Outcomes. Except for foot position, trends in treadmill stepping were similar to those of studies with infants not at high risk for neuromotor disabilities. Discussion. This case report shows that treadmill training is feasible for an infant at high risk for neuromotor disabilities and may be associated with more mature stepping characteristics. Future research should evaluate optimum treadmill training parameters and long-term developmental outcomes.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
11

Wong, Pei-Ling, Yea-Ru Yang, Shih-Fong Huang, and Ray-Yau Wang. "Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Followed by Treadmill Training on Dual-Task Walking and Cortical Activity in Chronic Stroke: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial." Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 55 (March 21, 2023): jrm00379. http://dx.doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v55.5258.

Full text
Abstract:
Objective: To explore the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation followed by treadmill training on dual-task gait performance and contralesional cortical activity in chronic stroke patients.Methods: Forty-five chronic stroke participants were randomized into 3 groups: a bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation and treadmill training group; a cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation and treadmill training group; and a sham transcranial direct current stimulation and treadmill training group for 50 min per session (20 min transcranial direct current stimulation followed by 30 min treadmill training), 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. Outcome measures included cognitive dual-task walking, motor dual-task walking, walking performance, contralesional cortical activity, and lower-extremity motor control.Results: The cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation + treadmill training group showed significantly greater improvements in cognitive dual-task walking speed than the other groups (p cathodal vs sham = 0.006, p cathodal vs bilateral = 0.016). In the cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation + treadmill training group the silent period duration increased significantly more than in the other groups (p < 0.05). Changes in motor evoked potentials in the cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation + treadmill training group were greater than those in the sham transcranial direct current stimulation + treadmill training group (p < 0.05). No significant changes were observed in the bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation + treadmill training group.Conclusion: Cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation followed by treadmill training is an effective intervention for improving cognitive dual-task walking and modulating contralesional cortical activity in chronic stroke. No beneficial effects were observed after bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation and treadmill training.LAY ABSTRACTDual-task walking is essential for daily functioning, both at home and socially. This study explored the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation followed by treadmill training on dual-task gait performance and contralesional cortical activity in chronic stroke patients. A total of 45 chronic stroke patients were randomized to 1 of 3 groups: a bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation and treadmill training group, a cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation and treadmill training group, or a sham transcranial direct current stimulation and treadmill training group for 50 min per session, 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. Cognitive dual-task walking, motor dual-task walking, walking performance, contralesional cortical activity, and lower-extremity motor control of the affected side were measured before and after the intervention. The results show that cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation followed by treadmill training is an effective intervention for improving cognitive dual-task walking and modulating contralesional cortical activityin individuals with chronic stroke.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
12

KOBAYASHI, Shigeru, Katsuo NISHIMOTO, Kenro KANAO, et al. "Treadmill exercise training for COPD." Journal of exercise physiology 6, no. 2 (1991): 69–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/rika1986.6.69.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
13

Moerchen, Victoria A., Mohammad Habibi, Kelly A. Lynett, Jeffrey D. Konrad, and Heather L. Hoefakker. "Treadmill Training and Overground Gait." Pediatric Physical Therapy 23, no. 1 (2011): 53–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/pep.0b013e318208a310.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
14

Reisman, Darcy S., Heather McLean, and Amy J. Bastian. "Split-Belt Treadmill Training Poststroke." Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy 34, no. 4 (2010): 202–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/npt.0b013e3181fd5eab.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
15

See, Pamela Anne, and Ray D. de Leon. "Robotic loading during treadmill training enhances locomotor recovery in rats spinally transected as neonates." Journal of Neurophysiology 110, no. 3 (2013): 760–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.01099.2012.

Full text
Abstract:
Loading on the limbs has a powerful influence on locomotion. In the present study, we examined whether robotic-enhanced loading during treadmill training improved locomotor recovery in rats that were spinally transected as neonates. A robotic device applied a force on the ankle of the hindlimb while the rats performed bipedal stepping on a treadmill. The robotic force enhanced loading during the stance phase of the step cycle. One group of spinally transected rats received 4 wk of bipedal treadmill training with robotic loading while another group received 4 wk of bipedal treadmill training but without robotic loading. The two groups exhibited similar stepping performance during baseline tests of bipedal treadmill stepping. However, after 4 wk, the spinally transected rats that received bipedal treadmill training with robotic loading performed significantly more weight-bearing steps than the bipedal treadmill training only group. Bipedal treadmill training with robotic loading enhanced the ankle trajectory and ankle velocity during the step cycle. Based on immunohistochemical analyses, the expression of the presynaptic marker, synaptophysin, was significantly greater in the ventral horn of the lumbar spinal cord of the rats that received bipedal treadmill training with robotic loading. These findings suggested that robotic loading during bipedal treadmill training improved the ability of the lumbar spinal cord to generate stepping. The results have implications for the use of robotic-enhanced gait training therapies that encourage motor learning after spinal cord injury.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
16

Raza, Mian Ali, Misbah Waris, Farrukh Murtaza, Sadaf Waris, Rabiya Noor, and Salman Bashir. "Effects of Treadmill Training and Stationary Cycling Training to Improve Ambulatory Function and Cardiovascular Fitness." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 15, no. 9 (2021): 2171–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs211592171.

Full text
Abstract:
Background: Stroke is a universal health care disease, the important cause of long time disability in world. Stroke leads to an inactive living, physical restrictions, and not good physical levels, which are related with common post-stroke participation limits. Aerobic capability and walking ability are decreased in old chronic patients of stroke. Aim: To determine the effects of treadmill training and stationary cycling training to improve ambulatory function and cardiovascular fitness in hemiparetic stroke patients Methods: 54 chronic stroke patients were allocated to treadmill training group(n=27) or stationary cycle exercise group (n=27). All participants received conventional physical therapy along with treadmill or stationary cycle training. The 10MWT was conducted to measure gait function and 6 min walk test was used to measure cardiovascular health. Results: The mean of treadmill group for 10 meter walk test is 10.01 + 15.48. The mean of stationary cycle group for 10 meter walk test is 9.80 + 6.77. The mean of treadmill group for 6 min walk test is 22.04+ 17.45. The mean of stationary cycle group for 6 min walk test is 23.20+ 22.92. The p value of 0.000 shows significant difference. This significant difference reflects that both interventions show equal improvement in participants. There is significant difference between pre and post treatment values of both interventions. Both intervention groups displayed significant effect in ambulatory functions and cardiovascular fitness. The results between groups were non significant, it means both interventions showed equal effect but results with in groups were significant. Conclusion: The study showed that treadmill training and stationary cycling training equally enhanced the gait ability and cardiovascular health of chronic stroke patients. Therefore, these exercises could be used to enhance walking and cardiovascular health in management of stroke. Keywords: treadmill training, stationary cycle training, ambulatory function, cardiovascular fitness, stroke
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
17

Hussain, Shahid, Sheng Quan Xie, and Guangyu Liu. "Robot assisted treadmill training: Mechanisms and training strategies." Medical Engineering & Physics 33, no. 5 (2011): 527–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2010.12.010.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
18

Peterson, Matthew J., Nanyamka Williams, Kevin Caves, and Miriam C. Morey. "A Pilot Study of Partial Unweighted Treadmill Training in Mobility-Impaired Older Adults." BioMed Research International 2014 (2014): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/321048.

Full text
Abstract:
Background. Partial unweighted treadmill training is a potentially effective modality for improving fitness and function in frail elders. We tested the feasibility of partial unweighted treadmill training in older, mobility-impaired veterans.Methods. Eight mobility-impaired elders participated in partial unweighted treadmill training three times/week for twelve weeks. Outcome measures included gait speed, performance-oriented mobility assessment (POMA), eight foot up and go, and the SF-36 physical functioning short form.Results. There was significant improvement in treadmill walking time (+8.5 minutes;P<0.001), treadmill walking speed (+0.14 meters/second;P=0.02), and percent of body weight support (−2.2%;P=0.02). Changes in physical performance included usual gait speed (+0.12 meters/second;P=0.001), rapid gait speed (+0.13 meters/second;P=0.01), POMA (+2.4 summary score;P<0.001), and eight foot up and go (−1.2 seconds;P=0.05).Conclusions. Partial unweighted treadmill training is feasible in mobility-impaired elders. Improvements in treadmill training capacity resulted in clinically meaningful improvements in fitness levels and improved mobility.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
19

Schmitt, Emily, Hunter Graves, and Danielle Bruns. "Treadmill Training Improves Aerobic Capacity in Aged Male Mice Compared to Voluntary Wheel Running." Innovation in Aging 5, Supplement_1 (2021): 683–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.2570.

Full text
Abstract:
Abstract Preclinical exercise studies typically use two forms of exercise training protocols: 1) voluntary wheel running and 2) forced treadmill running. Previous work from our group clearly demonstrates that older (18-month-old) male mice do not voluntarily engage in wheel running, especially compared to younger males or female mice. Therefore, we implemented a forced exercise treadmill training protocol to determine if treadmill training was superior to wheel running in improving aerobic capacity in older male mice. PURPOSE: To determine if a 3-week treadmill training protocol improved time to exhaustion (TTE) in older male mice. METHODS: 18-month-old male mice (n=5) were provided a running wheel in their individual cage for 2 weeks or underwent daily treadmill training (n=6) for 3 weeks with increasing speed/incline. At the end of the training period we assessed TTE. RESULTS: Older male mice that trained on the treadmill demonstrated higher TTE compared to wheel (1382 □ 32 seconds versus 500 □ 99 seconds, respectively). In addition, older male mice that trained on the treadmill improved on average ~8% in their TTE test. CONCLUSION: A 3-week treadmill training protocol improves aerobic capacity in older male mice to a greater extent than voluntary wheel running. Ongoing experiments will utilize this training protocol to understand age-related declines in cardiorespiratory fitness, circadian rhythm, and to test exercise as an intervention in the aging population.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
20

Stigall, Alexander R., Brian D. Farr, Meghan T. Ramos, and Cynthia M. Otto. "A Formalized Method to Acclimate Dogs to Voluntary Treadmill Locomotion at Various Speeds and Inclines." Animals 12, no. 5 (2022): 567. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani12050567.

Full text
Abstract:
The land treadmill is a multipurpose tool with a unique set of behavioral and physical benefits for training and assessing active dogs. Habituation to voluntary treadmill locomotion is crucial for training a dog or accurately assessing a dog’s fitness on a treadmill. Therefore, a treadmill acclimation program was developed and evaluated with working dogs in training or working dogs performing detection research. Seven of eight naive dogs became acclimated to the treadmill using the protocol developed. Two previously experienced dogs successfully conducted an acclimation assessment to test for habituation to the treadmill. A muscle soreness protocol was created to evaluate the soreness developed during the acclimation program. This detailed protocol was successful in acclimating dogs to the treadmill at various safe speeds and inclines.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
21

Frame, Logan J., Nikita A. Kuznetsov, Louisa D. Raisbeck, and Christopher K. Rhea. "Retention and Transfer of Fractal Gait Training." Biomechanics 4, no. 4 (2024): 720–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomechanics4040052.

Full text
Abstract:
Background/Purpose: Fractal gait patterns have been shown to be modifiable, but the extent to which they are retained and transferred to new contexts is relatively unknown. This study aimed to close those gaps by enrolling participants (N = 23) in a seven-day fractal gait training program. Methods: Building on related work, the fractal gait training occurred on a treadmill over a 10-min period. Before and after the treadmill training, each participant walked for 10 min overground without the fractal stimulus used during training. The daily post-test was used to examine immediate retention and transfer of the fractal gait patterns from the treadmill to overground. The pre-tests in days 2–7 were used to examine the extent to which the fractal gait patterns from the preceding day were retained 24 h later. Inertial measurement units were used to measure stride time so a consistent measurement method could be employed in the treadmill and overground phases of the study. Results: Our results showed that multiple days of treadmill training led to elevated fractal patterns, indicating a positive training effect. However, the positive training effect observed on the treadmill did not transfer to overground walking. Conclusions: Collectively, the data show that fractal patterns in gait are modifiable across multiple days of training, but the transferability of these patterns to new contexts needs to be further explored.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
22

Almeida, Quincy J., and Haseel Bhatt. "A Manipulation of Visual Feedback during Gait Training in Parkinson's Disease." Parkinson's Disease 2012 (2012): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/508720.

Full text
Abstract:
Visual cues are known to improve gait in Parkinson's disease (PD); however, the contribution of optic flow continues to be disputed. This study manipulated transverse line cues during two gait training interventions (6 weeks). PD subjects (N=42) were assigned to one of three groups: treadmill (TG), overground (OG), or control group (CG). Participants walked across lines placed on either treadmills or 16-meter carpets, respectively. The treadmill (TG) offered a reduced dynamic flow from the environment, while lines presented on the ground (OG) emphasized optic flow related to the participant's own displacement. Both interventions significantly improved (and maintained through retention period) step length, thus improving walking velocity. Only the OG improved in the TUG test, while only the TG showed hints of improving (and maintaining) motor symptoms. Since gait improvements were found in both training groups, we conclude that by reducing optic flow, gait benefits associated with visual cueing training can still be achieved.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
23

Liu, Tongye, Yiteng Cui, Shanshan Dong, et al. "Treadmill Training Reduces Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Inhibiting Ferroptosis through Activation of SLC7A11/GPX4." Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity 2022 (June 6, 2022): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/8693664.

Full text
Abstract:
The mechanism by which exercise training attenuates cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, especially in the regulation of iron level in neuronal damage, has not been systematically studied. Here, we showed that treadmill training inhibited ferroptosis after I/R injury in rats. Modified neurologic severity score (mNSS) test showed that the motor function, reflex, and balance abilities in the I/R injury rats after treadmill intervention were significantly improved. Treadmill training decreased the level of lipid peroxides in the cerebral cortex of ischemic rats. We found that the protein levels of ferroptosis-related proteins including nuclear transcription factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), cystine/glutamate reverse transporter (SLC7A11), and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPx4) were decreased in rats after cerebral I/R injury, while treadmill training prevented the reduction of these proteins. Furthermore, we demonstrated that erastin- (a ferroptosis activator-) induced downregulation of SLC7A11 reversed the neuroprotective effect of treadmill training. This study provides the first evidence suggesting that treadmill training suppresses ferroptosis by activating the SLC7A11/GPx4 pathway, thereby protecting against cerebral I/R injury.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
24

Mahmudi, Seyed Ali Akbar, Hatef Ghasemi Hamidabadi, Ardeshir Moayeri, et al. "Melatonin ameliorates testes against forced treadmill exercise training on spermatogenesis in rats." Folia Medica 64, no. 1 (2022): 75–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/folmed.64.e57544.

Full text
Abstract:
Introduction: It is well documented that some forced exercises can have bad effects on the genital system. Melatonin is a potent antioxidant that is effective in reducing the physical stress.  Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the supportive effect of melatonin on the quality of spermatogenesis, including count, motility, morphology, viability, and apoptosis of sperm following a forced treadmill exercise. Materials and methods: A total of 40 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were used in this experimental study. All rats were divided into five groups: control group, sham M group, melatonin (M) group, forced treadmill exercise group (Ft), and melatonin with forced treadmill exercise (MFt) group. The experimental group was trained to force treadmill stress for one hour of forced treadmill exercise daily, five days weekly for eight weeks. Then the sperm quality parameters were measured after dissection and removal of epididymis. Spermatogenesis and germ cell apoptosis were evaluated using Miller and Johnsen’s score and TUNEL staining separately. Results: Results showed the count, motility, morphology, and viability of sperm in forced treadmill-melatonin administrated group, significantly enhanced by melatonin treatment compared to the treadmill exercise group (p≤0.01). Also the number of apoptotic germ cells significantly decreased in treadmill exercised-melatonin administrated group compared to the treadmill exercised group. Conclusions: These results suggest that administration of melatonin can protect the testis against the detrimental effect of forced treadmill exercise in adult male rats.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
25

Rashid, Usman, Nitika Kumari, Nada Signal, Denise Taylor, and Alain C. Vandal. "On Nonlinear Regression for Trends in Split-Belt Treadmill Training." Brain Sciences 10, no. 10 (2020): 737. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/brainsci10100737.

Full text
Abstract:
Single and double exponential models fitted to step length symmetry series are used to evaluate the timecourse of adaptation and de-adaptation in instrumented split-belt treadmill tasks. Whilst the nonlinear regression literature has developed substantially over time, the split-belt treadmill training literature has not been fully utilising the fruits of these developments. In this research area, the current methods of model fitting and evaluation have three significant limitations: (i) optimisation algorithms that are used for model fitting require a good initial guess for regression parameters; (ii) the coefficient of determination (R2) is used for comparing and evaluating models, yet it is considered to be an inadequate measure of fit for nonlinear regression; and, (iii) inference is based on comparison of the confidence intervals for the regression parameters that are obtained under the untested assumption that the nonlinear model has a good linear approximation. In this research, we propose a transformed set of parameters with a common language interpretation that is relevant to split-belt treadmill training for both the single and double exponential models. We propose parameter bounds for the exponential models which allow the use of particle swarm optimisation for model fitting without an initial guess for the regression parameters. For model evaluation and comparison, we propose the use of residual plots and Akaike’s information criterion (AIC). A method for obtaining confidence intervals that does not require the assumption of a good linear approximation is also suggested. A set of MATLAB (MathWorks, Inc., Natick, MA, USA) functions developed in order to apply these methods are also presented. Single and double exponential models are fitted to both the group-averaged and participant step length symmetry series in an experimental dataset generating new insights into split-belt treadmill training. The proposed methods may be useful for research involving analysis of gait symmetry with instrumented split-belt treadmills. Moreover, the demonstration of the suggested statistical methods on an experimental dataset may help the uptake of these methods by a wider community of researchers that are interested in timecourse of motor training.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
26

Baligand, Celine, Yi-Wen Chen, Fan Ye, et al. "Transcriptional Pathways Associated with Skeletal Muscle Changes after Spinal Cord Injury and Treadmill Locomotor Training." BioMed Research International 2015 (2015): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/387090.

Full text
Abstract:
The genetic and molecular events associated with changes in muscle mass and function after SCI and after the implementation of candidate therapeutic approaches are still not completely known. The overall objective of this study was to identify key molecular pathways activated with muscle remodeling after SCI and locomotor training. We implemented treadmill training in a well-characterized rat model of moderate SCI and performed genome wide expression profiling on soleus muscles at multiple time points: 3, 8, and 14 days after SCI. We found that the activity of the protein ubiquitination and mitochondrial function related pathways was altered with SCI and corrected with treadmill training. The BMP pathway was differentially activated with early treadmill training as shown by Ingenuity Pathway Analysis. The expression of several muscle mass regulators was modulated by treadmill training, includingFst,Jun,Bmpr2,Actr2b, andSmad3. In addition, key players in fatty acids metabolism (LplandFabp3) responded to both SCI induced inactivity and reloading with training. The decrease inSmad3andFstearly after the initiation of treadmill training was confirmed by RT-PCR. Our data suggest that TGFβ/Smad3 signaling may be mainly involved in the decrease in muscle mass observed with SCI, while the BMP pathway was activated with treadmill training.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
27

Yang, Yea-Ru, Ray-Yau Wang, Paulus Shyi-Gang Wang, and Shang-Ming Yu. "Treadmill Training Effects on Neurological Outcome After Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in Rats." Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques 30, no. 3 (2003): 252–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0317167100002687.

Full text
Abstract:
Background:Treadmill training is used for promoting rhythmical vigorous walking and for task-related training in patients with stroke. The neurological impact of treadmill training has not been established. The present investigation is aimed at (1) examining neurological changes over a four-week period after middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) in rats and (2) assessing the impact of one-week, two-week and four-week treadmill training in MCAO rats.Methods:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to 60-minute right MCAO. All rats were randomly assigned to one of seven groups. Infarct volume and neurological score were measured.Results:Rats sacrificed 24 hours post MCAO had the largest infarct volumes (171.4 ± 14.4 mm3) and the highest neurological score (median: 2, range: 1-3). We noted that without treadmill training, infarct sizes and neurological score diminished with time. Treadmill training for at least one week further reduced infarct volume and significantly improved neurologic function in MCAO rats.Conclusion:Treadmill training after focal cerebral ischemia significantly improves neurological outcome in MCAO rats. Treadmill training may be beneficial for ischemic brain recovery.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
28

Mikami, Yukio, Kouki Fukuhara, Toshihiro Kawae, Hiroaki Kimura, and Mitsuo Ochi. "The effect of anti-gravity treadmill training for prosthetic rehabilitation of a case with below-knee amputation." Prosthetics and Orthotics International 39, no. 6 (2014): 502–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364614532866.

Full text
Abstract:
Background:The aim of this case study was to verify the efficacy and safety of anti-gravity treadmill training for prosthetic rehabilitation following below-knee amputation.Case description and methods:The patient underwent left below-knee amputation as a result of diabetic foot gangrene. Since his physical strength and vitality had declined during the perioperative period, anti-gravity treadmill training was introduced for his outpatient prosthetic rehabilitation.Findings and outcomes:Stable prosthetic gait exercise could be carried out under guidance on the anti-gravity treadmill, quickly resulting in improved gait. Furthermore, the patient’s self-efficacy and exercise tolerance were elevated after the period of anti-gravity treadmill training. At the final evaluation following 6 weeks of rehabilitation with the anti-gravity treadmill, he had acquired prosthetic gait with the assistance of a T-cane.Conclusion:The anti-gravity treadmill was found to be a useful instrument for prosthetic rehabilitation following below-knee amputation.Clinical relevanceAnti-gravity treadmill training has the potential to support the prosthetic rehabilitation of below-knee amputees, especially for patients whose physical strength and vitality are decreased.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
29

Endo, Teruaki, Takashi Ajiki, Mariko Minagawa, Yuuichi Hoshino, and Eiji Kobayashi. "Treadmill training for hindlimb transplanted rats." Microsurgery 27, no. 4 (2007): 220–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/micr.20340.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
30

Auwal, Abdullahi, Surajo Abubakar Nura, and Victor Egwuonwu Afamefuna. "Can Task Observation Manipulate for Optic Flow during Treadmill Gait Training in Stroke Patients? A randomized controlled trial." Advances of Science for Medicine 1, no. 1 (2016): 18–23. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1308019.

Full text
Abstract:
Background: Treadmill training is used for gait rehabilitation after stroke. One of the drawbacks of this technique is that optic flow which is required for normal walking pattern is lost. Optic flow has been modulated using virtual really system. However, this system is costly and uses a sophisticated technology that may require great skills to operate. We therefore hypothesized that observing another person doing treadmill training while a patient is doing treadmill gait training can manipulate for optic flow. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare a group of stroke patients who will do treadmill gait training plus task observation and another who will do treadmill gait training alone. Method: Nine participants were randomized into control group (treadmill only, n=5) and the experimental group (treadmill + task observation, n=4). In each group, the training was done for 30 minutes per session in bouts of 10 minutes with 5 minutes rests in between, 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Data for step length, stride length and walking speed were collected at baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks post-intervention and analyzed using independent t-test for between and repeated measures ANOVA for within group data. Result: The results showed significant improvement only in stride length within group in the experimental group and in walking speed between group in favour of the experimental group post-intervention (p<0.05). Conclusion: There is an indication that task observation can manipulate optic flow during treadmill gait training as it improved stride length and walking speed in the experimental group.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
31

Zafer, Ayman Mohammed Ismail, Alsayed Abdelhameed Shanb, Matar AbduAllah Alzahrani, Ankita Sharma, and Moattar Raza Rizvi. "Efficacy of Treadmill Training on Balance and Fall Risks in the Elderly: A Systematic Review."." F1000Research 13 (February 10, 2025): 330. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.146583.2.

Full text
Abstract:
Background & Purpose Falls and balance issues are significant concerns for the elderly. Treadmill training is increasingly recognized as a potential intervention to improve balance and reduce fall risk in this population. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of treadmill training on balance in the elderly. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, PEDro, Cochrane Library, and ERIC from January 1, 1980, to January 1, 2025. The search focused on treadmill training’s impact on balance in older adults. From 74 identified studies, primary outcome measure was “Balance Improvement, risk of fall” and secondary were “Cognitive Function and Quality of Life,” and others. Articles were excluded for reasons like irrelevance to treadmill training, language barriers, or duplication, resulting in 16 final studies. Results Treadmill training demonstrated positive effects on balance and fall risk reduction, particularly in elderly individuals with Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, and age-related balance issues. Perturbation-based treadmill training significantly reduced fall rates, while underwater treadmill sessions improved mobility and cognitive function. Conclusion Treadmill training interventions are promising for improving balance and mobility in the elderly, including those with Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, and age-related balance issues. While these interventions show potential, further research is needed to determine optimal protocols, durations, and combinations with other interventions. This could lead to a more comprehensive approach for addressing balance and mobility challenges in the elderly, promoting healthy aging and reducing fall risks.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
32

Zafer, Ayman Mohammed Ismail, Alsayed Abdelhameed Shanb, Matar AbduAllah Alzahrani, Ankita Sharma, and Moattar Raza Rizvi. "A systematic review evaluating the efficacy of treadmill training in geriatric care as an intervention for improving balance and reducing fall risks in elderly population." F1000Research 13 (April 23, 2024): 330. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.146583.1.

Full text
Abstract:
Background & Purpose Falls and balance issues are significant concerns for the elderly. Treadmill training is increasingly recognized as a potential intervention to improve balance and reduce fall risk in this population. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of treadmill training on balance in the elderly. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, PEDro, Cochrane Library, and ERIC from January 1, 1980, to May 31, 2023. The search focused on treadmill training’s impact on balance in older adults. From 74 identified studies, outcome measures were categorized into groups like “Balance Improvement,” “Gait Improvement,” “Mobility Enhancement,” “Muscle Strength Improvement,” “Cognitive Function and Quality of Life,” and others. Articles were excluded for reasons like irrelevance to treadmill training, language barriers, or duplication, resulting in 16 final studies. Results Treadmill training shows diverse positive effects on the elderly. Perturbation-based training reduces falls, and treadmill walking enhances balance and quality of life, particularly in institutionalized older individuals. Benefits were noted for Parkinson’s patients’ gait, cognitive changes in neurophysiology, fitness and mobility improvements through underwater treadmill sessions, and refined gait in hemiparetic patients. Conclusion Treadmill training interventions are promising for improving balance and mobility in the elderly, including those with Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, and age-related balance issues. While these interventions show potential, further research is needed to determine optimal protocols, durations, and combinations with other interventions. This could lead to a more comprehensive approach for addressing balance and mobility challenges in the elderly, promoting healthy aging and reducing fall risks.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
33

Camargo, Marcela R. de, Carolina Lundberg, Leila S. Saita, Geruza P. Bella, Simone M. Serradilha, and Regina C. T. de Souza. "Treadmill training effects on duration of gait stance and muscular degree in hemiplegic cerebral palsy children." Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior 7, no. 2 (2012): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v7i2.185.

Full text
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to evaluate if gait training on treadmill is effective to decrease the support time in paretic limb, investigating associations between this variable and the lower limb muscle strength degree, after treadmill training. For this, we invited eight children aged between six and 14 years old, diagnosed with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Gait was recorded and transformed in frames, with which were obtained each limb phase of stance duration. Muscle strength was evaluated manually and graded by a specific scale. Then, children underwent gait training on a treadmill for 20 sessions, twice a week. At the end of sessions, walking and strength were revalued. In data analysis we used non-parametric analyses with Wilcoxon and Spearman linear correlation tests. Significant differences were found for stance time, in both limbs, after treadmill training. Correlation test showed significant inverse association, after training, between triceps surae and iliopsoas muscles strength and the stance time percentage of non-impaired limb. Gait training on a treadmill was effective, resulting muscle strength gains and stance duration reducing, thus improving ambulation quality.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
34

Hiatt, W. R., J. G. Regensteiner, E. E. Wolfel, M. R. Carry, and E. P. Brass. "Effect of exercise training on skeletal muscle histology and metabolism in peripheral arterial disease." Journal of Applied Physiology 81, no. 2 (1996): 780–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jappl.1996.81.2.780.

Full text
Abstract:
Patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial occlusive disease have a claudication-limited peak exercise performance that is improved with exercise training. The effects of training on skeletal muscle metabolism were evaluated in 26 patients with claudication, randomized into a 12-wk program of treadmill training (enhances muscle metabolic activity in normal subjects), strength training (stimulates muscle hypertrophy in normal subjects), or a nonexercising control group. Gastrocnemius muscle biopsies were performed at rest and before and after training. After 12 wk, only treadmill training improved peak exercise performance and peak oxygen consumption. Treadmill training did not alter type I or type II fiber area and did not increase citrate synthase activity but was associated with an increase in the percentage of denervated fibers (from 7.6 +/- 5.4 to 15.6 +/- 7.5%, P < 0.05). Improvement in exercise performance with treadmill training was associated with a correlative decrease in the plasma (r = -0.67) and muscle (r = -0.59) short-chain acylcarnitine concentrations (intermediates of oxidative metabolism). Patients in the strength and control groups had no changes in muscle histology or carnitine metabolism, but strength-trained subjects had a decrease in citrate synthase activity. Thus treadmill training increased peak exercise performance, but this benefit was associated with skeletal muscle denervation and the absence of a "classic" mitochondrial training response (increase in citrate synthase activity). The present study confirms the relationship between skeletal muscle acylcarnitine content and function in peripheral arterial occlusive disease, demonstrating that the response to treadmill training was associated with parallel improvements in intermediary metabolism.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
35

Boyne, Pierce, Kari Dunning, Daniel Carl, et al. "High-Intensity Interval Training and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training in Ambulatory Chronic Stroke: Feasibility Study." Physical Therapy 96, no. 10 (2016): 1533–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20150277.

Full text
Abstract:
AbstractBackgroundPoststroke guidelines recommend moderate-intensity, continuous aerobic training (MCT) to improve aerobic capacity and mobility after stroke. High-intensity interval training (HIT) has been shown to be more effective than MCT among healthy adults and people with heart disease. However, HIT and MCT have not been compared previously among people with stroke.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and justification for a definitive randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing HIT and MCT in people with chronic stroke.DesignA preliminary RCT was conducted.SettingThe study was conducted in a cardiovascular stress laboratory and a rehabilitation research laboratory.PatientsAmbulatory people at least 6 months poststroke participated.InterventionBoth groups trained 25 minutes, 3 times per week, for 4 weeks. The HIT strategy involved 30-second bursts at maximum-tolerated treadmill speed alternated with 30- to 60-second rest periods. The MCT strategy involved continuous treadmill walking at 45% to 50% of heart rate reserve.MeasurementsMeasurements included recruitment and attendance statistics, qualitative HIT acceptability, adverse events, and the following blinded outcome variables: peak oxygen uptake, ventilatory threshold, metabolic cost of gait, fractional utilization, fastest treadmill speed, 10-Meter Walk Test, and Six-Minute Walk Test.ResultsDuring the 8-month recruitment period, 26 participants consented to participate. Eighteen participants were enrolled and randomly assigned to either the HIT group (n=13) or the MCT group (n=5). Eleven out of the 13 HIT group participants attended all sessions. Participants reported that HIT was acceptable and no serious adverse events occurred. Standardized effect size estimates between groups were moderate to very large for most outcome measures. Only 30% of treadmill speed gains in the HIT group translated into overground gait speed improvement.LimitationsThe study was not designed to definitively test safety or efficacy.ConclusionsAlthough further protocol optimization is needed to improve overground translation of treadmill gains, a definitive RCT comparing HIT and MCT appears to be feasible and warranted.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
36

Vincze, A., C. Szabo, S. Veres, D. Uto, and AT Hevesi. "Fitness improvement of show jumping horses with deep water treadmill training." Veterinární Medicína 62, No. 4 (2017): 192–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/135/2016-vetmed.

Full text
Abstract:
Athletes, including equine athletes need high intensity training in order to achieve high performance. However, continuous high intensity training often results in injuries to the locomotive system. The buoyancy of water reduces the force born on joints; therefore, training in water has been used for rehabilitation purposes both in humans and horses. The few studies dealing with water treadmill training of horses suggest that the fitness of horses can be improved using this training method, but none tested the subsequent performance of horses after water training. Therefore, the aim of this study was to test the effect of water training of varying intensity on the fitness-related parameters of show jumpers during training and after competition. Four similarly trained show jumper sport horse (aged between 7−11 years) competing at the same level (110 cm) were selected. Horses were subjected to 44-min deep water treadmill training with three intensities (9, 11, 13 km/h maximum speed) three times a week in addition to their normal training. At the conclusion of the week, horses participated in a two-day indoor show jumping event. Blood samples (4 ml) were taken from the jugular vein during the third water training and before and after the completion of the show jumping course on each day. From the blood plasma, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activities, as well as lactate, glucose and triglyceride levels were determined. Data analysis was carried out with SAS (SAS Inst. Inc., Cary, USA) using the GLM procedure and Duncan’s new multiple range test. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated between the same blood parameters from different sampling times. No interactions were detected between training intensity and sampling time during water training. Plasma lactate and glucose levels were decreased during the water training, while values increased afterwards. In contrast, heart rate, triglyceride and cortisol levels were elevated as a result of water training. Increasing the maximum speed of the water treadmill had no influence on the average heart rate of horses subjected to the training. Plasma lactate levels decreased with the increased maximum speed of the water trainer. Activities of AST, CK, LDH, and levels of cholesterol, cortisol and bilirubin decreased when the maximum speed of the treadmill was set to 11 km/h compared to the 9 km/h training. Water training resulted in lower heart rate measured right after completing the show jumping course when horses were subjected to medium intensity water training. The AST, CK and LDH activities measured before and after water training had only weak to moderate positive correlations with values measured after competition. In conclusion, our results indicate that deep-water training alters the biochemical processes and can improve the aerobic energy supply of show jumpers. Water training is a strenuous exercise, which initially leads to increased muscle damage. However, this initial phase is followed by subsequent adaptation.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
37

Lindquist, Ana RR, Christiane L. Prado, Ricardo ML Barros, Rosana Mattioli, Paula H. Lobo da Costa, and Tania F. Salvini. "Gait Training Combining Partial Body-Weight Support, a Treadmill, and Functional Electrical Stimulation: Effects on Poststroke Gait." Physical Therapy 87, no. 9 (2007): 1144–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20050384.

Full text
Abstract:
Background and Purpose: Treadmill training with harness support is a promising, task-oriented approach to restoring locomotor function in people with poststroke hemiparesis. Although the combined use of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and treadmill training with body-weight support (BWS) has been studied before, this combined intervention was compared with the Bobath approach as opposed to BWS alone. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the combined use of FES and treadmill training with BWS on walking functions and voluntary limb control in people with chronic hemiparesis. Subjects: Eight people who were ambulatory after chronic stroke were evaluated. Methods: An A1-B-A2 single-case study design was applied. Phases A1 and A2 included 3 weeks of gait training on a treadmill with BWS, and phase B included 3 weeks of treadmill training plus FES applied to the peroneal nerve. The Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement was used to assess motor recovery, and a videography analysis was used to assess gait parameters. Results: An improvement (from 54.9% to 71.0%) in motor function was found during phase B. The spatial and temporal variables cycle duration, stance duration, and cadence as well as cycle length symmetry showed improvements when phase B was compared with phases A1 and A2. Discussion and Conclusions: The combined use of FES and treadmill training with BWS led to an improvement in motor recovery and seemed to improve the gait pattern of subjects with hemiparesis, indicating the utility of this combination method during gait rehabilitation. In addition, this single-case series showed that this alternative method of gait training—treadmill training with BWS and FES—may decrease the number of people required to carry out the training.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
38

Nhu, Nguyen Thanh, Yu-Jung Cheng, and Shin-Da Lee. "Effects of Treadmill Exercise on Neural Mitochondrial Functions in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies." Biomedicines 9, no. 8 (2021): 1011. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines9081011.

Full text
Abstract:
This systematic review sought to determine the effects of treadmill exercise on the neural mitochondrial respiratory deficiency and neural mitochondrial quality-control dysregulation in Parkinson’s disease. PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases were searched through March 2020. The English-published animal studies that mentioned the effects of treadmill exercise on neural mitochondria in Parkinson’s disease were included. The CAMARADES checklist was used to assess the methodological quality of the studies. Ten controlled trials were included (median CAMARADES score = 5.7/10) with various treadmill exercise durations (1–18 weeks). Seven studies analyzed the neural mitochondrial respiration, showing that treadmill training attenuated complex I deficits, cytochrome c release, ATP depletion, and complexes II–V abnormalities in Parkinson’s disease. Nine studies analyzed the neural mitochondrial quality-control, reporting that treadmill exercise improved mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial fusion, and mitophagy in Parkinson’s disease. The review findings supported the hypothesis that treadmill training could attenuate both neural mitochondrial respiratory deficiency and neural mitochondrial quality-control dysregulation in Parkinson’s disease, suggesting that treadmill training might slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
39

Patel, Urvi Vipul, and G. D. Vishnu Vardhan. "Effect of aerobic training on cardiorespiratory fitness using chester treadmill walk test in physiotherapy students." International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research 9, no. 1 (2021): 3736–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2020.184.

Full text
Abstract:
Background: The aim of the study was to study the effect of aerobic training on cardiorespiratory fitness in physiotherapy students. This was an analytical type of study in which the participants were tested both pre and post the intervention to carry out the results accordingly. Context and Purpose of the study: Physiotherapist as trainers of fitness are themselves expected to have a good amount of fitness. There are many studies done on evaluation of cardiorespiratory fitness in physiotherapy students. There is limited literature to check the effect of aerobic training using Chester Treadmill Walk Test specifically on cardiorespiratory fitness in physiotherapy students. 25 Participants were selected by Convenient Sampling who were Physiotherapy students. The participants included were between age group of 18-25 years who were not able to complete the Chester Treadmill Walk test for 12 minutes. After which those who were included were given a 8 weeks treadmill training intervention and post the testing was conclusion was carried out accordingly. Results: The student paired “t” test value of heartrate prior to intervention was 33.81 and post intervention was 8.34 and the student paired “t” test value for systolic blood pressure was 2.16 and diastolic blood pressure was 2.22. The student paired “t” test value of VO2max was 4.03. Based on the readings of the “t” test values mentioned above, proves that there is significant increase in VO2max post the aerobic training intervention Conclusion: The result shows that there is a significant increase in VO2max which was calculated using the formula for Chester Treadmill Walk Test after the aerobic training intervention was given for 8 weeks based on the ACSM’s Guidelines. KEY WORDS: Chester Treadmill Walk Test, Cardiorespiratory fitness, Treadmill training, Physiotherapy students.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
40

Patel, Urvi Vipul, and G. D. Vishnu Vardhan. "Effect of aerobic training on cardiorespiratory fitness using chester treadmill walk test in physiotherapy students." International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research 9, no. 1 (2021): 3736–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2020.184.

Full text
Abstract:
Background: The aim of the study was to study the effect of aerobic training on cardiorespiratory fitness in physiotherapy students. This was an analytical type of study in which the participants were tested both pre and post the intervention to carry out the results accordingly. Context and Purpose of the study: Physiotherapist as trainers of fitness are themselves expected to have a good amount of fitness. There are many studies done on evaluation of cardiorespiratory fitness in physiotherapy students. There is limited literature to check the effect of aerobic training using Chester Treadmill Walk Test specifically on cardiorespiratory fitness in physiotherapy students. 25 Participants were selected by Convenient Sampling who were Physiotherapy students. The participants included were between age group of 18-25 years who were not able to complete the Chester Treadmill Walk test for 12 minutes. After which those who were included were given a 8 weeks treadmill training intervention and post the testing was conclusion was carried out accordingly. Results: The student paired “t” test value of heartrate prior to intervention was 33.81 and post intervention was 8.34 and the student paired “t” test value for systolic blood pressure was 2.16 and diastolic blood pressure was 2.22. The student paired “t” test value of VO2max was 4.03. Based on the readings of the “t” test values mentioned above, proves that there is significant increase in VO2max post the aerobic training intervention Conclusion: The result shows that there is a significant increase in VO2max which was calculated using the formula for Chester Treadmill Walk Test after the aerobic training intervention was given for 8 weeks based on the ACSM’s Guidelines. KEY WORDS: Chester Treadmill Walk Test, Cardiorespiratory fitness, Treadmill training, Physiotherapy students.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
41

Wu, Qinfeng, Yana Cao, Chuanming Dong, et al. "Neuromuscular interaction is required for neurotrophins-mediated locomotor recovery following treadmill training in rat spinal cord injury." PeerJ 4 (May 11, 2016): e2025. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2025.

Full text
Abstract:
Recent results have shown that exercise training promotes the recovery of injured rat distal spinal cords, but are still unclear about the function of skeletal muscle in this process. Herein, rats with incomplete thoracic (T10) spinal cord injuries (SCI) with a dual spinal lesion model were subjected to four weeks of treadmill training and then were treated with complete spinal transection at T8. We found that treadmill training retained hind limb motor function after incomplete SCI, even with a heavy load after complete spinal transection. Moreover, treadmill training alleviated the secondary injury in distal lumbar spinal motor neurons, and enhanced BDNF/TrkB expression in the lumbar spinal cord. To discover the influence of skeletal muscle contractile activity on motor function and gene expression, we adopted botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) to block the neuromuscular activity of the rat gastrocnemius muscle. BTX-A treatment inhibited the effects of treadmill training on motor function and BDNF/TrKB expression. These results indicated that treadmill training through the skeletal muscle-motor nerve-spinal cord retrograde pathway regulated neuralplasticity in the mammalian central nervous system, which induced the expression of related neurotrophins and promoted motor function recovery.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
42

Nørgaard, Jens Eg, Stig Andersen, Jesper Ryg, et al. "Effects of treadmill slip and trip perturbation-based balance training on falls in community-dwelling older adults (STABILITY): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial." BMJ Open 12, no. 2 (2022): e052492. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052492.

Full text
Abstract:
IntroductionFalls among older adults are most frequently caused by slips and trips and can have devastating consequences. Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) have recently shown promising fall preventive effects after even small training dosages. However, the fall preventive effects of PBT delivered on a treadmill are still unknown. Therefore, this parallel-group randomised controlled trial aims to quantify the effects of a four-session treadmill-PBT training intervention on falls compared with treadmill walking among community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or more.Methods and analysis140 community-dwelling older adults will be recruited and randomised into either the treadmill-PBT or the treadmill walking group. Each group will undergo three initial training sessions within a week and an additional ‘booster’ session after 26 weeks. Participants in the treadmill-PBT group will receive 40 slip and/or trip perturbations induced by accurately timed treadmill belt accelerations at each training session. The primary outcome of interest is daily life fall rates collected using fall calendars for a follow-up period of 52 weeks. Secondary outcomes include physical, cognitive and social–psychological fall-related risk factors and will be collected at the pre-training and post-training test and the 26-week and 52-week follow-up tests. All outcomes will be analysed using the intention-to-treat approach by an external statistician. A Poisson’s regressions with bootstrapping, to account for overdispersion, will be used to compare group differences in fall rates.Ethics and disseminationThe study protocol has been approved by the North Denmark Region Committee on Health Research Ethics (N-20200089). The results will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences.Trial registration numberNCT04733222.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
43

Drużbicki, Mariusz, Grzegorz Przysada, Agnieszka Guzik, et al. "The Efficacy of Gait Training Using a Body Weight Support Treadmill and Visual Biofeedback in Patients with Subacute Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial." BioMed Research International 2018 (2018): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3812602.

Full text
Abstract:
Background.This study was designed to determine whether or not gait training based on the use of treadmill with visual biofeedback and body weight support (BWS) would produce better effects in patients with subacute stroke compared to BWS treadmill training with no visual biofeedback.Materials and Methods.30 patients with subacute stroke were randomly assigned to do body weight supported treadmill training with visual biofeedback (BB group) or BWS treadmill training without visual biofeedback. Their gait was assessed with a 3D system (spatiotemporal gait parameters and symmetry index) and by means of 2-minute walk test (2 MWT), 10-metre walk test (10 MWT), and Timed Up & Go test. Subjects in both groups participated in 15 treadmill training sessions (30 minutes each).Results.The participants from both groups achieved a statistically significant improvement in spatiotemporal gait parameters, walking speed, endurance, and mobility. The average change in the BB group after the end of the programme did not differ significantly compared to the change in the control group. The change in the symmetry index value of stance phase in the BB group was 0.03 (0.02) and in the control group was 0.02 (0.02). The difference was not statistically significant (p=0.902). The statistically significantly higher improvement in the BB group was found in the range of walking speed (p=0.003) and endurance (p=0.012), but the difference between groups was of low clinical significance.Conclusions.The findings do not confirm that BWS treadmill training with the function of visual biofeedback leads to significantly greater improvement in gait compared to BWS treadmill training with no visual biofeedback at an early stage after stroke. This study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, ID:ACTRN12616001283460.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
44

Kamińska, K., M. Ciołek, and K. Krysta. "Benefits of treadmill training for patients with Down Syndrome." European Psychiatry 65, S1 (2022): S382—S383. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.970.

Full text
Abstract:
Introduction Down syndrome (DS) is a complex condition that causes various health problems and it is accepted that treadmill training is a therapy method for some of them. Objectives The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of various results of treadmill training in children and adults with DS. Methods We included studies in which participants with DS from every age group received treadmill training, alone or combined with physiotherapy and could optionally be compared to a control group with patients with DS who did not use treadmill training. The search was conducted in medical databases: PubMed, PEDro, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science and involved trials published until July 2021. Following PRISMA criteria, the Risk of Bias assessment was conducted using a tool developed by the Cochrane Collaboration for RCT. The included studies presented multiple outcomes and various methodologies therefore we were not able to conduct any sort of data synthesis, we presented measures of treatment effect as mean differences and corresponding 95% confidence intervals. Results 5 studies with a total number of 687 participants were included. 10 trials reported on walking onset, 8 on gait parameters or cardiovascular functions, 4 on anti-inflammatory effect and 3 on executive or cognitive functions. We came across 25 different outcomes in different age groups which are presented in a narrative manner. In all outcomes we have observed a positive result favouring the treadmill training. Conclusions Introducing treadmill exercise into typical physiotherapy generates improvements of mental and physical health of people with DS of all ages. Disclosure No significant relationships.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
45

Kržišnik, Maruša, Barbara Horvat Rauter, and Nataša Bizovčar. "Effects of virtual reality-based treadmill training on the balance and gait ability in patients after stroke." Hrvatska revija za rehabilitacijska istraživanja 57, no. 2 (2021): 92–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.31299/hrri.57.2.6.

Full text
Abstract:
Gait and balance impairments contribute significantly to long-term disability after stroke. Modern concepts of stroke rehabilitation recommend a task-specific repetitive approach, such as using treadmill training. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of using virtual reality-based treadmill training to improve balance and gait in subacute stroke patients. Twenty-two stroke patients were randomly stratified into two groups: the experimental (n = 11) and the control group (n = 11). Parameters associated with balance and gait were measured using the 6-minute walk test, the 10-meter walk test, the timed “up and go” test, the functional gait assessment, and the four square step test. Gait analysis using the zebris Rehawalk® treadmill system was also performed. Patients in the experimental group received virtual reality-based treadmill training five times a week for a period of four weeks, while those in the control group received treadmill training at the same frequency, duration, intensity, and structure, along with a progressively more difficult task demands. Significant improvements were observed in selected outcome measures in both groups after training. Patients in the experimental group experienced improvements in all of the spatiotemporal gait parameters, but there was a significant difference before and after training in duration of double support and lateral asymmetry. The findings of this pilot randomized controlled trial support the benefits of using a virtual reality-based treadmill training program to improve gait and balance in subacute stroke patients.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
46

Bosch-Barceló, Pere, Carolina Climent-Sanz, Oriol Martínez-Navarro, et al. "A treadmill training program in a gamified virtual reality environment combined with transcranial direct current stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial." PLOS ONE 19, no. 7 (2024): e0307304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307304.

Full text
Abstract:
Background Parkinson’s Disease (PD) affects movement and cognition, and physiotherapy, particularly treadmill gait training, has potential in addressing movement dysfunctions in PD. However, treadmill training falls short in addressing cognitive aspects and adherence. Virtual reality (VR) and gamification can enhance motor and cognitive retraining and improve adherence. People with Parkinson’s Disease (PWPD) have decreased motor skill learning efficiency, but tDCS can improve motor and cognitive learning. Methods 78 participants with PD will be randomly allocated in a 1:1:1 ratio to one of three groups: (1) treadmill + Gamified Virtual Reality Environment (GVRE) + tDCS training group; (2) treadmill + GVRE training group or (3) treadmill training group. Participants will follow a 6-week, 12-session treadmill gait training plan, gradually increasing session duration from 20 to 45 minutes. Participants in (1) and (2) will undergo a GVRE training protocol, with (1) also receiving tDCS for the first 20 minutes of each session. Assessments will occur at baseline, post-intervention, and at a 6-week follow-up. The primary outcome measure will be gait speed during single and dual-task performance. Secondary measures will include additional gait parameters, executive tests for cognitive performance, and clinical outcomes for disease stage, cognitive status, and physical condition. Discussion This randomized clinical trial presents an innovative neurorehabilitation protocol that aims to improve gait and cognition in PWPD. The study also examines how tDCS can enhance motor and cognitive training. Results could contribute to enhancing the motor and cognitive state of PWPD through a GVRE and tDCS-based neurorehabilitation protocol. Trial registration NCT05243394. 28/02/2024 –v3.2
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
47

Lakshmi Sravika K, V. "Treadmill Training Verses Circuit Training to Improve Gait in Chronic Stroke Patients - A Comparative Study." International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) 12, no. 5 (2023): 608–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.21275/sr23507223948.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
48

Baer, Gillian D., Lisa G. Salisbury, Mark T. Smith, Jane Pitman, and Martin Dennis. "Treadmill training to improve mobility for people with sub-acute stroke: a phase II feasibility randomized controlled trial." Clinical Rehabilitation 32, no. 2 (2017): 201–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269215517720486.

Full text
Abstract:
Objective: This phase II study investigated the feasibility and potential effectiveness of treadmill training versus normal gait re-education for ambulant and non-ambulant people with sub-acute stroke delivered as part of normal clinical practice. Design: A single-blind, feasibility randomized controlled trial. Setting: Four hospital-based stroke units. Subjects: Participants within three months of stroke onset. Interventions: Participants were randomized to treadmill training (minimum twice weekly) plus normal gait re-education or normal gait re-education only (control) for up to eight weeks. Main Measures: Measures were taken at baseline, after eight weeks of intervention and at six-month follow-up. The primary outcome was the Rivermead Mobility Index. Other measures included the Functional Ambulation Category, 10-metre walk, 6-minute walk, Barthel Index, Motor Assessment Scale, Stroke Impact Scale and a measure of confidence in walking. Results: In all, 77 patients were randomized, 39 to treadmill and 38 to control. It was feasible to deliver treadmill training to people with sub-acute stroke. Only two adverse events occurred. No statistically significant differences were found between groups. For example, Rivermead Mobility Index, median (interquartile range (IQR)): after eight weeks treadmill 5 (4–9), control 6 (4–11) p = 0.33; or six-month follow-up treadmill 8.5 (3–12), control 8 (6–12.5) p = 0.42. The frequency and intensity of intervention was low. Conclusion: Treadmill training in sub-acute stroke patients was feasible but showed no significant difference in outcomes when compared to normal gait re-education. A large definitive randomized trial is now required to explore treadmill training in normal clinical practice.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
49

Panascì, Marco, Romuald Lepers, Antonio La Torre, Matteo Bonato, and Hervè Assadi. "Physiological responses during intermittent running exercise differ between outdoor and treadmill running." Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism 42, no. 9 (2017): 973–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2017-0132.

Full text
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to compare the physiological responses during 15 min of intermittent running consisting of 30 s of high-intensity running exercise at maximal aerobic velocity (MAV) interspersed with 30 s of passive recovery (30–30) performed outdoor versus on a motorized treadmill. Fifteen collegiate physically active males (age, 22 ± 1 years old; body mass, 66 ± 7 kg; stature, 176 ± 06 cm; weekly training volume, 5 ± 2 h·week−1), performed the Fitness Intermittent Test 45–15 to determine maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) and MAV and then completed in random order 3 different training sessions consisting of a 30-s run/30-s rest on an outdoor athletic track (30–30 Track) at MAV; a 30-s run/30-s rest on a treadmill (30–30 Treadmill) at MAV; a 30-s run/30-s rest at MAV+15% (30–30 + 15% MAV Treadmill). Oxygen uptake (V̇O2), time above 90%V̇O2max (t90%V̇O2max), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured during each training session. We observed a statistical significant underestimation of V̇O2 (53.1 ± 5.4 mL·kg−1·min−1 vs 49.8 ± 6.7 mL·kg−1·min−1, –6.3%, P = 0.012), t90%V̇O2max (8.6% ± 11.5% vs 38.7% ± 32.5%, –77.8%, P = 0.008), RPE (11.4 ± 1.4 vs 16.5 ± 1.7, –31%, P < 0.0001) during the 30–30 Treadmill compared with the same training session performed on track. No statistical differences between 30–30 +15 % MAV Treadmill and 30–30 Track were observed. The present study demonstrates that a 15% increase in running velocity during a high-intensity intermittent treadmill training session is the optimal solution to reach the same physiological responses than an outdoor training session.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
50

Su, Ivan YW, Kenny KY Chung, and Daniel HK Chow. "Treadmill training with partial body weight support compared with conventional gait training for low-functioning children and adolescents with nonspastic cerebral palsy: A two-period crossover study." Prosthetics and Orthotics International 37, no. 6 (2013): 445–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364613476532.

Full text
Abstract:
Background:Partial body weight-supported treadmill training has been shown to be effective in gait training for patients with neurological disorders such as spinal cord injuries and stroke. Recent applications on children with cerebral palsy were reported, mostly on spastic cerebral palsy with single subject design. There is lack of evidence on the effectiveness of such training for nonspastic cerebral palsy, particularly those who are low functioning with limited intellectual capacity.Objectives:This study evaluated the effectiveness of partial body weight-supported treadmill training for improving gross motor skills among these clients.Study design:A two-period randomized crossover design with repeated measures.Methods:A crossover design following an A–B versus a B–A pattern was adopted. The two training periods consisted of 12-week partial body weight-supported treadmill training (Training A) and 12-week conventional gait training (Training B) with a 10-week washout in between. Ten school-age participants with nonspastic cerebral palsy and severe mental retardation were recruited. The Gross Motor Function Measure-66 was administered immediately before and after each training period.Results:Significant improvements in dimensions D and E of the Gross Motor Function Measure-66 and the Gross Motor Ability Estimator were obtained.Conclusions:Our findings revealed that the partial body weight-supported treadmill training was effective in improving gross motor skills for low-functioning children and adolescents with nonspastic cerebral palsy.Clinical relevanceOur preliminary findings demonstrated that partial body weight-supported treadmill training was a treatment of choice for improving gross motor functioning related to standing and ambulation for low-functioning children and adolescents with nonspastic cerebral palsy and limited intellectual capacity.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
We offer discounts on all premium plans for authors whose works are included in thematic literature selections. Contact us to get a unique promo code!