| Objective: To study the anti-gravity treadmill training system to improve the balance and walking ability of elderly stroke patients. Methods: A total of 60 patients after stroke were randomly divided into experimental group and the control group (n=30 each). Both groups accepted routine rehabilitation and walking training, and the experimental group was given anti-gravity treadmill walking training for 12 weeks additionally. Before, and after 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks of treatment, the patients were assessed with Berg balance scale, Tinetti gait assessment scale and the maximum walking speed of 10 meter to evaluate the balance and walking ability of the patients. Results: After treatment, the scores of BBS and TGA in the two groups were increased as compared with those before treatment, and the improvement in the experimental group was more significant than in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment for 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks, the maximum walking speed in the experimental group was significantly increased as compared with that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions: Anti-gravity treadmill training system can effectively help to improve the balance ability and walking ability of elderly stroke patients, and it is worth promoting its use. |
