The effect of Lokomat lower limb gait training rehabilitation robot on balance function and walking abili ty in hemiplegic patients after ischemic stroke

Abstract

Objective:To investigate the effect of Lokomat lower limb gait training rehabilitation robot on balance function and walking ability in hemiplegic patients after ischemic stroke.Method:Forty hemiplegic patients after ischemic stroke were randomly divided into Lokomat group and control group with 20 cases in each group.The Lokomat group received Lokomat rehabilitation therapy besides routine rehabilitation training,while the control group received routine rehabilitation only.All patients were assessed at the beginning of training and after 10 week-training.The Berg balance scale(BBS),AOFAS scale and abnormal gait,forefoot activities(flex and extension),hind foot activities(varus and valgus),ankle hind leg stability,foot part line jitter;gait parameters(step length,stride width,cadence,velocity) were used to evaluate stepping function before training and after 10 week-training.Result:Before training,there was no significant difference in BBS,AOFAS scale and abnormal gait,forefoot activities(flex and extension),hind foot activities(varus and valgus),ankle hind leg stability,foot part line jitter,gait parameters between two groups.After treatment,all indexes were perfected greatly.Compared to control group,there were significant differences in Lokomat treatment group(P0.05).Conclusion:The Lokomat rehabilitation treatment group can improve balance function and walking ability in hemiplegic patients after stroke.