Τhe effect of task oriented approach on gait of hemiplegic patients: a case series study

<p>The last few years, the main purpose of treatment hemiplegic patient, is to regain his ability execute functional activities daily living independently. According latest studies, effectiveness as well importance task-oriented approach (TOA), apparent and determining reacquire patient’s lost independency, through practice specified activities. The aim this study investigate a program TOA on gait patients. A sample 5 post stroke patients was selected from according inclusion criteria. intervention executed 10 activities, related gait, Monday Friday for 4 weeks. At end each week, balance assessments were performed 10-meter walk test (10 MWT), Berg scale (BBS), timed up go (TUG). analysis indicates that extremely effective with mediocre minor deficits, difference statistically significant (p<0.05). first assessment T1 final T5 proven BBS, TUG MWT. In conclusion, quite beneficial cost-effective rehabilitation patients, while consequently improving quality their everyday life, independently original status.</p>