The Effectiveness of Lower-Body Positive Pressure Treadmill Gait Training on Mobility Function and Quality of Life in Individuals with Chronic Stroke: Prospective Cohort Study

Background: Lower body positive pressure (LBPP) emerges for rehabilitation practice tool athletic and orthopedic conditions. However, LBPP may provide an opportunity therapeutic intervention gait training in neurological Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of on ambulation ability, speed, walking endurance, dynamic static balance, quality life individuals with chronic stroke. Methods: Participants performed three days a week six weeks. The main outcome measures were functional categories (FAC), 10-meter walk test (10-MWT), 6 minutes (6MWT), timed up go (TUG), reach (FRT), short-form (SF-36) health survey. Results: Nine stroke (one female, eight males) aged 57 ± 15.4 years since 4.8 3.9 participated training. participants showed significant improvement FAC (pre, 4 2; post, 5 1; P = 0.034); 10-MWT 16.35 9.34 s; 13.25 7.57 0.021) MWT 166.22 94.15; 206.66 103.64; 0.048). No differences observed other outcomes. Conclusions: Six weeks potentially improve endurance