Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialActivity-based therapy for recovery of walking in chronic spinal cord injury: results from a secondary analysis to determine responsiveness to therapy.
To gain insight into who is likely to benefit from activity-based therapy (ABT), as assessed by secondary analysis of data obtained from a clinical trial. ⋯ ABT has the potential to promote neurologic recovery and enhance walking ability in individuals with chronic, motor-incomplete SCI. However, not everyone with goals of walking recovery will benefit. Individuals with SCI should be advised of the time, effort, and resources required to undertake ABT. Practitioners are encouraged to use the findings from this trial to assist prospective participants in establishing realistic expectations for recovery.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialActivity-based therapy for recovery of walking in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury: results from a randomized clinical trial.
To examine the effects of activity-based therapy (ABT) on neurologic function, walking ability, functional independence, metabolic health, and community participation. ⋯ ABT has the potential to promote neurologic recovery and enhance walking ability in individuals with chronic, motor-incomplete SCI. However, further analysis is needed to determine for whom ABT is going to lead to meaningful clinical benefits.