| Management of apraxic gait in a stroke patient. | |
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PMID: 1729982 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There is little information available regarding management of apraxic gait. We present a 61-year-old man with a five-year history of right-sided cerebrovascular accident, apraxic gait, difficulty in walking, and frequent falls. A CT head scan revealed moderate cerebral atrophy, a small lacunar infarction. The patient was unable to initiate walking, was bed ridden and housebound. Traditional gait training and balance exercises failed to improve his gait. Two straight canes were modified by fixing florescent horizontal projections approximately two inches up from the tip of the cane. The patient was instructed to step over the horizontal projected portion, making use of visual cues from the florescent painted projections. The patient became independent with safe ambulation after practicing for approximately three weeks and was discharged home. |
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Authors:
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P Jantra; T N Monga; J M Press; B J Gervais |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Volume: 73 ISSN: 0003-9993 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Publication Date: 1992 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-02-13 Completed Date: 1992-02-13 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985158R Medline TA: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 95-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Apraxias
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etiology,
rehabilitation* Canes* Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications* Equipment Design Gait* Humans Male Middle Aged |
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