Modifying the challenge of walking rehabilitation after stroke
Who it’s for: Survivors of stroke
What it involves: Test a therapy, surveys
Location: In-person QLD
Summary
Rehabilitation can help people recover their ability to walk after a stroke. However, many Australians find walking difficult even after therapy has finished. One reason may be that therapy is not personalised to meet each person’s needs.
This project from The University of Queensland aims to find better ways to adjust and prescribe how challenging walking rehabilitation is, so it’s “just right” for each person, and to tailor the amount of therapy they receive to help them improve more effectively.
Eligibility
- Are 18 years or over
- Had a stroke in the past 6 months
- Have difficulty walking
- Have a single-sided weakness
- Can walk without hands-on physical assistance (walking aids permitted).
Activity
- One 2-hour assessment in-person at STARS Hospital, Herston, Brisbane, Queensland.
- Complete seven short walking tasks (2 minutes per task).
Walking tasks will be completed at a comfortable walking speed, and with a break in between. - Complete a few short surveys about your health and recovery.
- Participants can attend with a support person.
Documents
Participant information sheet [PDF 172 KB]
Contact
Andrea Saverymuthapulle, PhD student
The University of Queensland
APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist
Email: andrea.saverymuthapulle@student.uq.edu.au
Phone: 0481 388 042