Improving community ambulation after stroke: the AMBULATE trial
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Improving community ambulation after stroke: the AMBULATE trial
BACKGROUND It has been reported that following rehabilitation, only 7% of stroke survivors are able to walk at a level commensurate with community participation. Previous research indicates that treadmill and overground walking training can improve walking capacity in people living in the community after stroke. The main objectives of the AMBULATE trial are to determine (i) whether a 4-month tr...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Neurology
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1471-2377
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2377-9-8