Background
Methods
Study design and randomization
Study population
Intervention
Both groups | ||
1. Knee extensor (front knee strength) | Ankle cuff weights are used to provide resistance to the muscles and 10 repetitions of each exercise are carried out | |
2. Knee flexor (back knee strength); Hip abductor (side hip strength) | ||
Low intensity group | High intensity group | |
3. Ankle plantar-flexors (calf raises) | 10 repetitions, hold support | 10 repetitions, no support |
4. Ankle dorsi-flexor (toe raises) |
Low intensity group | High intensity group | |
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Knee bends | 10 repetitions, hold support | 10 repetitions, hold support |
Backwards walking | 10 steps, 4 times, hold support | |
Walking and turning around | Walk and turn around twice, use walking aid | |
Sideways walking | 10 steps, 4 times use walking aid | |
Tandem stance (heel toe stand) | 10 seconds, hold support | 10 seconds, no support |
Tandem walk (heel to walk) | 10 steps, hold support, repeat 10 times | |
One leg stand | 10 seconds, hold support | |
Hell walking | 10 steps, 4 times, hold support | |
Toe walk | 10 steps, 4 times, hold support | |
Sit to stand | 5 stands, 2 hands for support | 5 stands, one hand or 10 stands, 2 hands for support |
Stair walking | As instructed | As instructed |