BACKGROUND The ability to perform a cognitive task while walking simultaneously (dual-tasking) is important in real life. However, the psychometric properties of dual-task walking tests have not been well established in stroke. OBJECTIVE To assess the test-retest reliability, concurrent and known-groups validity of various dual-task walking tests in people with chronic stroke. DESIGN Observ...

The aim of this study was to determine whether an 8-week period of backward walking (BW) training on the treadmill can improve the gross motor function measure (GMFM), weight-bearing symmetry, and temporospatial gait parameters in individuals with spastic cerebral palsy. Twelve participants aged 5-15 years with spastic cerebral palsy participated in this study. The BW training was conducted on ...

Abstract Background Gait impairments are common in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Cholinesterase inhibitors used to treat the symptoms of disease, but they have not been shown reduce severity disease-related gait disorders. Methods This was a prospective, single-arm, open-label, non-randomized study. The aim present study determine effect acetylcholinesterase inhibitor rivastigmine on 21 ne...

physical exercise would improve postural stability, which is an essential factor in preventing accidental fall among the elderly population. the aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of treadmill walking on balance improvement among the elderly people. a total of 30 community dwelling older adults with a berg balance scale score of 36-48 and the ability to walk without aid were cons...