Non-Powered automatic velocity-controlled wheeled walker improves gait and satisfaction in patients with hip fracture when walking downhill: A cross-over study.
Gait Posture
; 82: 227-232, 2020 10.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
A standard four-wheeled walker is commonly used after surgery for hip fracture to aid ambulation. However, elderly patients experience some difficulties and are at risk for falls; therefore, attempts are being made to address these issues. RESEARCH QUESTION Does the non-powered automatic velocity-controlled (NPAVEC) wheeled walker improves the gait and satisfaction of patients with hip fractures when walking downhill using it?METHODS:
In this cross-over study, 21 participants performed three trials of walking downhill with two walkers (an NPAVEC wheeled walker and a standard four-wheeled walker) at a self-selected speed. We compared the lower limb surface electromyography data and self-reported satisfaction scores for both walkers.RESULTS:
Regarding the affected limb, the NPAVEC wheeled walker increased contraction in the vastus medialis (p = 0.003) and tibialis anterior (p = 0.014), and biceps femoris of the unaffected limb (p = 0.01). Additionally, participants reported greater satisfaction when using the NPAVEC wheeled walker (p < 0.001).SIGNIFICANCE:
An NPAVEC wheeled walker, compared to a four-wheeled walker, can assist patients recovering from hip fracture when walking downhill by improving the gait and increasing satisfaction.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Andadores
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Marcha
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Fracturas de Cadera
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Gait Posture
Asunto de la revista:
ORTOPEDIA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article