Craig Hospital
This study will explore whether the types and intensity of the interventions being delivered will yield measurable cognitive benefits in addition to improved mobility and balance. The study evaluates three therapeutic approaches to improve mobility and balance after traumatic brain injury (TBI): Conventional Gait and Balance Training, high intensity step training, and high intensity step training with virtual reality.
Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) walk more slowly, demonstrate greater imbalance, and have reduced endurance. There is strong evidence that a single bout of physical activity has substantial cognitive benefits among older adults and stroke survivors, yet similar studies have not been conducted in TBI. This study will explore whether the types and intensity of the interventions being delivered will yield measurable cognitive benefits in addition to improved mobility and balance. The study evaluates three therapeutic approaches to improve mobility and balance after TBI: the first a…
Inclusion Criteria: * TBI definition: damage to brain tissue caused by an external mechanical force as evidenced by loss of consciousness (LOC) or post traumatic amnesia (PTA) due to brain trauma or by objective neurological findings that can be reasonably attributed to TBI on physical examination or mental status examination * Less than 6 months post injury at time of consent * Weight less than 298 pounds and height less than 6'2" (based on treadmill contraindications) * Intact skin (no open lesions/bandages) in the area of treadmill harness contact * Able to walk ten feet requiring the phys…
The study evaluates three physical therapeutic approaches to improve mobility and balance after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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