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Fast Muscle Activation and Stepping Training (FAST) Post-stroke
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether FAST (Fast muscle Activation and Stepping Training) exercises will improve walking balance in individuals after stroke to a greater extent than usual care. Hypothesis: The primary hypothesis is that improvements in walking balance will be larger following 12 sessions of FAST exercise retraining compared to usual care in persons in the sub-acute phase after stroke.
Official title: Effectiveness of Fast Muscle Activation and Stepping Training (FAST) on Balance and Mobility Post-stroke
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
55
Start Date
2012-11-01
Completion Date
2017-06-30
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Usual Care
The Usual Care program will consist of 2 sessions a week for 45 minutes for a 6 week duration.
FAST protocol
The Fast muscle activation and Stepping Training (FAST protocol) will be exercises emphasizing speed, small squats and protective steps, that will be progressed. This program will be 2 sessions a week for 45 minutes for 6 weeks in duration.
Locations (2)
Lions Gate Hospital
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holy Family Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada