A single-blind, cross-over trial of hip abductor strength training to improve Timed Up & Go performance in patients with unilateral, transfemoral amputation.
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https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1270Keywords:
amputation, amputees, hip abductor, resistance training, functional performance, balance confidence.Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate hip abductor strength-training for patients with unilateral transfemoral amputation. DESIGN: Single-blind, cross-over (AB/BA) trial with randomization. SUBJECTS: Seventeen patients with transfemoral amputation. METHODS: Subjects completed 8-week programs of twice weekly hip abductor strength training or arm ergometry. Subjects were randomly assigned to receive either the experimental or active control intervention first. A physiotherapist blinded to group assignment conducted baseline and post-intervention assessments. The Timed Up & Go (TUG) test was selected as the primary outcome measureDownloads
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