Eficácia do treino de marcha para trás associado a tarefas orientadas na locomoção de pacientes após acidente vascular encefálico

Abstract

Introduction: Patients after stroke usually have gait deficits, such as, decrease in speed, decrease resistance to long distances, and limitations on independent locomotion. The recovery of independent locomotion or community walking is, for those individuals, one of the main objectives for the maintenance of an active life. Objective: To analyze the effects of a backward gait training associated with task oriented approach on the locomotion of hemiparetic patients after stroke. Methods: This is a case-series, efficacy proof study, with multiple evaluations in the ABA phases performed with individuals with stroke. Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) and Time up go (TUG) were used as primary outcomes. Results: Four volunteers with stroke participated in the study. Improvement of balance and mobility, as well as, locomotion and the ability to modify gait to functional activities were observed. Conclusion: The association of backward gait with task oriented training in the process of functional recovery of patients after stroke has positive effects on locomotion.