A Controlled Trial of Effectiveness of a Backward Walking Program in Patients Recovering From Abdominal Aorta Surgery
Summary
Summary Question: Does backward walking offer additional therapeutic value in patients after aortic aneurysm surgery? Participants: The study of backward walking as an addictive physiotherapy procedure was conducted in the group of 65 patients who underwent abdominal aorta surgery. The patients were randomly divided into three subgroups and three various models of physiotherapy were applied. Control group has only routine physiotherapy since therapeutic group I and II have also walking exercises forward in group I and backward in group II respectively.
Study Design
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Control: Placebo Control, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Conditions
Abdominal Surgery
Intervention
forward walking, backward walking
Status
Completed
Source
Medical University of Silesia
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00819936
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Walking
An activity in which the body advances at a slow to moderate pace by moving the feet in a coordinated fashion. This includes recreational walking, walking for fitness, and competitive race-walking.
Gait
Manner or style of walking.
Walkers
Walking aids generally having two handgrips and four legs.
Crutches
Wooden or metal staffs designed to aid a person in walking. (UMDNS,1999)
Mobility Limitation
Difficulty in walking from place to place.
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