2. HEMIPLEGIC GAIT
• Hemiplegic gait is also known as Circumductory
Gait.
• It includes impaired natural swing at the hip and
knee with leg circumduction.
• The pelvis is often tilted upward on the involved
side to permit adequate circumduction.
• With ambulation, the leg moves forward and then
swings back toward the midline in a circular
movement.
3. COMPONENTS OF
HEMIPLEGIC/CIRCUMDUCTORY GAIT
• Hip Hike
• Circumduction of the leg
• Reduced hip & knee flexion
• Decreased weight shift towards affected side
• Foot drop, poor dorsiflexion, toe first or flat foot placement
5. TRADITIONAL GAIT REHABILITATION :
• Gait Training in parallel bar
• Gait Training exercises
• Balance and core training
• Use of Assistive devices &/or Orthotics
• Task-specific training.
• Treadmill Training
6. GAIT TRAINING IN PARALLEL BAR
• Parallel bars are used to assist individuals to re-learn to walk and
for gait training, as well as to regain balance, strength, range of
motion, and mobility.
7. GAIT TRAINING EXERCISES
• Seated Marching
• Knee Extension
Exercises
• Toe Taps
• Braiding Exercises
• Side Stepping
• Ankle Dorsiflexion
Exercises
• Assisted Toe Raise
• Heel Raises
8. SEATED MARCHING
• This basic gait training exercise can be
done from any seated position.
• Start by lifting affected leg up towards
the chest, and then place it back down
onto the floor. Then repeat on the other
leg, alternating back and forth.
• Be mindful of keeping the back straight
and maintaining controlled movement.
9. KNEE EXTENSION EXERCISES
• Knee extensions are a classic gait training
exercise because knees are constantly bending
during walking.
• To perform this exercise, start from a seated
position. Then extend one leg out in front
parallel to the floor. Do it on both side in
alternate pattern.
• Try to avoid locking the knee completely and
keep a soft bend.
10. TOE TAPS
• While lying on back, lift legs up and bend the knees
at a 90 degree angle. Shins should be parallel to
the floor and core should be fully engaged.
• From there, bring the left leg down and gently tap
the floor with left foot. Then, bring leg back up.
• Focus on using core muscles instead of just legs.
Maintain a 90 degree bend in the knee the entire
time.
• Repeat on the other leg and alternate between each
leg.
11. BRAIDING EXERCISE
• Braiding exercise
is performed by
crossing one leg in
front of or behind
the other in a
continuous
manner.
12. SIDE STEPPING EXERCISES
• Pick up your feet instead of sliding
them.
• Stand tall.
• Walk 3 times to Left and Right side.
13. ANKLE DORSIFLEXION EXERCISES
• This gait training exercise will help target feet and improve
conditions like foot drop after stroke.
• To begin, start from a seated position and cross the affected leg
over the other leg.
• Then, move foot into dorsiflexion by using patient’s own
unaffected hand to move foot up towards their knee.
• Next, move into plantar flexion by extending foot back down.
• For added challenge, complete these exercise without the use of
hand.
14. ASSISTED TOE RAISE
• This gait training exercise can be difficult if patient has a foot
drop.
• However, it can help improve foot drop by retraining the
brain to send the correct signals to their foot.
• Patient position: Sitting. Then ask to place their unaffected
foot underneath their affected foot. Then, ask them to use
their foot to assist affected foot up. Then release back down.
• Once patient regains the ability to perform these without
assistance, make them perform active exercise for added
challenge.
15. HEEL RAISES
• This is an advanced gait training
exercise.
• Ask patient to start with feet flat
on the ground.
• Then, point toes and lift their
heels off the ground. Then
place feet back down flat on the
floor and repeat.
16. BALANCE AND CORE TRAINING
• Balance and core training both also help
improve gait.
• Walking is a full-body task that requires
coordinated movement from the feet, legs
&core.
• Reach outs in Standing
• Walking on different surfaces
• Balance Board Exercises
• Weight Shifts on Affected side
17. USE OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES &/or ORTHOTICS
Ankle Foot Orthosis:
• Solid AFO
• Posterior leaf spring
AFO (PLS)
18. TREADMILL TRAINING
• Once patient gains postural stability
than treadmill training without BWS
can be started.
• Initially treadmill speeds are slow
(0.23 m/sec)
• Over a period of few weeks it is
gradually increased up to (0.98
m/sec)
19. TASK-SPECIFIC TRAINING.
• This simply refers to walking.
• Walking in different environments.
• Hurdle walking.
• Climbing small slope.
• Taking turns while walking.
20. HIGH TECH GAIT REHABILITATION :
• Partial Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training
• Functional Electrical Stimulation
• Virtual Gait Training
22. • An overhead harness is used to support a portion of the patient’s
body weight.
• The harness controls the upright position of the patient in the
absence of good postural stability & reduces fear of falling.
• The use of harness also eliminates the need for adaptive UE
support to compensate for LE weakness.
BODY WEIGHT SUPPORTED TREADMILL
TRAINING (BWSTT)
23. FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION.
• Adding electrical stimulation to the affected
muscles during gait training exercises can
help boost results, according to studies.
• NMES improves dorsiflexion and prevents
foot drop
• Significant improvement in gait is proven
with use of FES.
24. VIRTUAL REALITY GAIT TRAINING
• Studies suggest that VR
training is more
effective than balance
or gait training without
VR for improving
balance or gait ability in
patients with stroke.
25. UPPER EXTREMITY MOVEMENT PATTERN
• Finally, persistent posturing of the UE in
flexion & adduction during gait should be
addressed.
• Post stroke there is reduced arm swing on
affected side during walking.
• Therapist need to provide assistance in
positioning the hemiplegic UE in extension &
abduction with the hand open.
26. ADDITIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING
• Some muscle atrophy is common after a stroke.
• Therefore, adding some strength training can help improve
overall health and gait.
• Keep in mind that this addresses the secondary complication of
muscle atrophy, while rehab exercise addresses the primary
concern
27. BENEFITS OF GAIT TRAINING AFTER STROKE
• Gait training exercises can help prevent falling after stroke,
because strong legs can help with stabilization if patient loses
balance.
• Ultimately, a consistent rehab exercise program can help patient
get back onto their feet and back to the activities that they
enjoy.
• Focus on high repetition of exercises to help rewire the brain.
• Be sure to target core and feet along with legs to improve
overall coordination and balance.
Notes de l'éditeur
Building a strong core is essential for improving gait. This exercise will help with that.