Effects of task-oriented treadmill training applied high-intensity interval training on walking ability in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial with short-term follow-up
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine the effect of task-oriented treadmill training with high-intensity interval training compared to high-intensity interval treadmill training on the walking ability of patients with chronic stroke. METHODS: Data from 34 chronic stroke patients who were randomly assigned to experimental (17) and control (17) groups and completed the study were analyzed. The experimental group underwent task-oriented treadmill training with high-intensity interval training, and the control group received high-intensity interval treadmill training for 30 minutes per session, 3 times a week, over a period of 4 weeks. Statistical significance was confirmed through a 2-factor repeated measures analysis of variance. RESULTS: There was an interaction effect between time and group for 10-Meter Walk test (10MWT), functional gait assessment (FGA), 6-Minute Walk test (6MWT), and timed up and go (TUG) (P < .05). post hoc tests revealed that 10MWT, FGA, and 6MWT showed significantly greater improvements in the e.g. compared to the CG (P < .025), and in the intragroup comparison, both e.g. and CG showed significant improvements over time (P < .017). The TUG showed no significant difference in comparison between groups (P > .025), and in comparison within groups, both e.g. and CG showed a significant decrease over time (P < .017). CONCLUSION: Clinically, despite being a chronic stroke patient, repetitive and meaningful task training combined with high-intensity training is thought to be helpful in improving walking ability and returning to the community.
Source: Medicine
Authors: Kyu-Ryeong Kim, Ye-Ji Kim, Myoung-Kwon Kim
Institution: Daegu University
Language: English
Subfield: Rehabilitation
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,950
OpenAlex ID: W4414400174