Impairment-Specific and Augmented Intervention on Turning

Effects of Impairment-Specific and Augmented Intervention on Turning Performance in Individuals With Chronic Stroke

The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of the impairment-specific and augmented intervention based balance and strength training on turning performance in individuals with chronic stroke.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ≧ 6 months post first-ever stroke with unilateral motor deficits
• ≧20 years of age
• The ability to walk independently for at least 7 m with or without using walking aids
• Score ≧ 24 of 30 on the Mini-Mental State Examination

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unstable medical conditions (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, aspiration pneumonia, or superimposed sepsis)
• History of other diseases known to interfere with participation in the study (e.g., heart failure, hemineglect, or diabetic neuropathy)