Walk to the Beat: A Case Report of the Use of a Novel Haptic Device to Improve Walking after Stroke
Journal Title: Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Stroke affects 15 million people worldwide every year and leaves two-thirds of survivors with significant mobility deficits including reduced walking speed, increased unevenness of step length and asymmetry. Haptic cues, which utilise sensory stimulation and so are unaffected by visual or auditory interference could discreetly improve the gait of people after stroke. Therefore, the objective of this single mixed methods case study was to evaluate the use of a novel haptic device in a single participant after stroke.
Authors and Affiliations
Rachel C Stockley, Glenis Donaldson, Theo Georgiou, Simon Holland, Janet Van der Linden, Josie Tetley, Linda Garbutt, Ornella Pinzone
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