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High Intensity Gait Training for Neuroplastic Changes

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What is the primary purpose of high-intensity gait training?

To improve walking ability and gait symmetry
To provide the most challenging forms of gait to make mistakes (correct)
To stimulate neuropathic changes in the neuro system
To challenge the patient's balance confidence

What is the benefit of high-intensity stepping training compared to low-intensity training?

Greater improvements in balance confidence
Reduced risk of falling
Greater improvements in walking ability and gait symmetry (correct)
Increased energy efficiency

Why should ambulatory patients not have bodyweight support during ambulation training?

To increase balance confidence
To improve energy efficiency
To stimulate neuropathic changes
To promote independent walking (correct)

What is the definition of human gait kinematics?

The energy efficiency of walking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is walking compared to?

A controlled fall (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary determinant of walking function?

Speed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of 3-5 consecutive errors in a task during HIGT?

Assisting the patient or adjusting the task parameters to make it easier (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is variability important in motor learning?

It allows for a greater number of errors but shows results in motor learning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication to HIGT?

Unstable Angina (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the education provided to the patient before HIGT?

To educate the patient that it'll be hard and their walking may look worse during the treatment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of propulsion in HIGT?

Directional advancement of the COM (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to achieve appropriate intensity in HIGT?

Add weight and increase reps (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of continuous HR monitoring during HIGT?

To monitor the patient's heart rate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential result of a decrease in SPB > 10 mmHg with exercise?

A contraindication to HIGT (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to get MD clearance before HIGT?

To ensure the patient's red flags are cleared (A) Signup and view all the answers