The Bobath Concept in Walking Activity in Chronic Stroke Measured Through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

Purpose The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a rehabilitation programme based on the Bobath concept in order to improve walking activity in patients with chronic stroke and to show the usefulness of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as...

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Veröffentlicht in:Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy 2015-12, Vol.20 (4), p.242-250
Hauptverfasser: Benito García, Miguel, Atín Arratibel, María Ángeles, Terradillos Azpiroz, Maria Estíbaliz
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Zusammenfassung:Purpose The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a rehabilitation programme based on the Bobath concept in order to improve walking activity in patients with chronic stroke and to show the usefulness of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a tool for gathering functioning information. Methods This study is a repeated measures study. The setting of this study is an outpatient neurological rehabilitation centre based on a multidisciplinary approach. Twenty‐four participants suffering from chronic stroke (>1 year and a half and
ISSN:1358-2267
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DOI:10.1002/pri.1614