Table 2 : Intensive Locomotor Training Protocol.
Task | Time | Task Details | |
Task 1: BWSTT* | 40 mins | Constant walking at speeds 0.48–0.94 mps | |
Task 2: Over ground activities with Lofstrand crutches | 30 mins total time |
5 mins | Walking with cognitive (counting) challenge |
5 mins | Backwards walking | ||
5 mins | Lateral stepping | ||
5 mins | Slalom course through cones | ||
5 mins | Stepping over 2wx4h inch hurdles | ||
5 mins | Fast walking | ||
Task 3: Community ambulation | 30 mins | Community ambulation with Lofstrand crutches and bilateral AFOs**. Supervised by spouse. Step # recorded via pedometer. |
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*BWSTT: Body weight supported treadmill training
**AFOs: Ankle foot orthotics