High Intensity Gait Training for Patients

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

To provide the most challenging forms of gait to stimulate neuroplastic changes (correct)

To enable patients to ambulate with bodyweight support

To improve walking ability and gait symmetry in individuals with chronic stroke

To help patients regain balance confidence

What is the optimal condition for ambulation training in patients who are already ambulatory?

With bodyweight support to ensure safety

With high-intensity training to improve balance confidence

With low-intensity training to avoid fatigue

Without bodyweight support to promote independent walking (correct)

What is the definition of human gait kinematics?

Controlled fall and catch

Neuroplastic changes

Target heart rate range

Energy efficiency (correct)

What is the best way to describe walking, according to the text?

A controlled fall and catch Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of high-intensity stepping training compared to low-intensity training in individuals with chronic stroke?

Greater improvements in walking ability and gait symmetry Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary determinant of walking function?

Speed Signup and view all the answers

What is the Top-Down Effect approach in HIGT?

Addressing the largest problems first and trickling down to smaller ones Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of introducing variability in HIGT?

To allow for a greater number of errors and motor learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of success in HIGT?

Directional advancement of the COM, positive step length, and avoiding limb and trunk collapse Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to get MD clearance before starting HIGT?

To rule out contraindications and red flags Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a MMSE score of >23/30 in HIGT?

It indicates the patient's ability to learn is compromised Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of continuous HR monitoring during HIGT?

To monitor the patient's heart rate and adjust intensity Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of 3-5 consecutive errors in HIGT?

The clinician should adjust the task parameters to make it easier Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to educate patients about HIGT?

So they understand that it will be challenging and their walking may appear worse during treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of ankle instability in HIGT?

It is a precaution to HIGT Signup and view all the answers

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