Effects of Motor Imagery Training on Gait Ability of Patients with Chronic Stroke

• DOI: 10.1589/jpts.23.197
• Publication Date: 2011-06-25T15:40:10Z
• Authors: GyuChang Lee; ChangHo Song; YongWoo Lee; HwiYoung Cho; SeungWon Lee
• Keywords: Motor Imagery; Treadmill; Stroke; Chronic stroke; STRIDE; Gait training

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects motor imagery training on improvement gait ability patients with chronic stroke. performed using imagination normal movement. [Subjects] Participants were randomly allocated two groups: a group (n=13) and control (n=11). [Methods] Both groups received treadmill for 3 session 30 minutes per week 6 weeks. practiced additional training. Measures evaluated by ability. [Results] outcomes significantly improved speed, step length paretic side, non-paretic stride single limb support period double both sides. [Conclusion] These results suggest that is feasible suitable individuals