preserving gait pattern

[WannaBeFit]

hey guys!
have you ever seen anyone using treadmill while preserving the gait pattern of any patient in neurological physiotherapy?

i have heard of it and i do not know if this is possible.

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[iscars]

could you elaborate a bit?
What have you heard?

[WannaBeFit]

i wish i could elaborate it but thats all i know and that is all i heard. the news was vague that i was not sure if this is true. that is why i asked here

[gcoe]

Perhaps you are referring to body weight support treadmill training. This is where the patient is placed in a harness that is suspended above a treadmill. With assistance the patient is encouraged to step with the affected leg. Te suspension is adjusted so that the weak muscles can work without the full weight of gravity action on the leg. Likewise the speed of walking can be controlled to give the patient the best challenge they can manage. Here is a photo:

Figure 2

the technique has undergone considerable research with mixed results. My understanding is that more recent trials that emphasise a high intensity of practice can be helpful