TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Effects of Pedalo(®) training on balance and fall risk in stroke patients
JO  - Journal of physical therapy science
A1  - Kim, Do-Yeon
A1  - Lim, Chae-Gil
SP  - 1159
EP  - 1162
VL  - 29
IS  - 7
N2  - [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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0915-5287
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.29.1159
ID  - ref1
ER  -