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Case series design and training parameters. LT locomotor training, Basic-LT basic locomotor training, Adapt-LT Adapt locomotor training
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Each intervention consisted of five sessions per week for 3 weeks, with a minimum 3-week wash-out period between interventions (Fig. 1). Figure 1 details the intervention timeline and Adapt-LT features. Thus, based on these factors, Adapt-LT emphasized the same general principles as Basic-LT and also included practice of adaptability tasks (obstacle negotiation, backward walking, and speed changes) (Figs. 1b and 2a-d). Clinical assessments of walking function and balance were administered before and after 15 sessions of Basic-LT and 15 sessions of Adapt-LT (Fig. 1).
Treadmill and Overground Adapt-locomotor training. a Participant SCI01 performing obstacle negotiation on treadmill. b Participant SCI02 performing backward walking on treadmill. c Participant SCI03 performing obstacle negotiation overground. d Participant SCI02 performing backward walking overground. TM treadmill, OG overground
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Thus, based on these factors, Adapt-LT emphasized the same general principles as Basic-LT and also included practice of adaptability tasks (obstacle negotiation, backward walking, and speed changes) (Figs. 1b and 2a-d). During training on the treadmill the goal was to spend a minimum of 5 min on each adaptability task (Fig. 2): 1.
Training parameters for the three participants (SCI01-SCI03) during Basic- and Adapt-locomotor training. a Average number of steps during training on the treadmill. b Average number of steps during training overground. c Average Borg Ratings of Perceived Exertion during training. d Maximum training speeds. BLT Basic locomotor training, ALT Adapt locomotor training
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The overall outcomes indicate that the Adapt-LT was feasible and was administered at a similar dosage and intensity as Basic-LT (Fig. 3). Individual outcomes are described below and are summarized in Fig. 3 and Table 3a, b.