| Technology-based programs to promote walking fluency or improve foot-ground contact during walking: Two case studies of adults with multiple disabilities. | |
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PMID: 22093655 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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These two case studies assessed technology-based programs for promoting walking fluency and improving foot-ground contact during walking with a man and a woman with multiple disabilities, respectively. The man showed breaks during walking and the woman presented with toe walking. The technology used in the studies included a microprocessor with specific software, an MP3 with the recordings of preferred stimulus items, and optic sensors. Both studies were carried out according to an ABAB design. In Study I, the optic sensors were activated when the man crossed small marks distributed along the travel routes. At each sensor's activation, the man received a brief period of preferred stimulation. In Study II, the woman received preferred stimulation when the sensors at the toe and the heel of her shoes were activated in close time proximity. The man walked virtually without breaks and improved his mood (with an increase in indices of happiness) during the intervention phases of the study. The woman largely increased her percentages of steps with adequate foot-ground contact, which reached a mean of about 80 during the second intervention phase. The results were discussed in terms of rehabilitation implications and technology demands. |
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Giulio E Lancioni; Nirbhay N Singh; Mark F O'Reilly; Jeff Sigafoos; Maria L La Martire; Doretta Oliva; Jop Groeneweg |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-10-04 |
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Title: Research in developmental disabilities Volume: 33 ISSN: 1873-3379 ISO Abbreviation: Res Dev Disabil Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-11-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709782 Medline TA: Res Dev Disabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 111-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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University of Bari, Italy. |
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