The scope of this Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) is to evaluate available evidence of the efficacy of various physical interventions to improve walking function of patients with a history of a stroke, motor incomplete SCI, or TBI of > 6 months duration. Click on this link for the full article is accessible in the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Clinical Tools for Implementation of Recommended Action Statements
The ANPT Knowledge Translation Task Force has put together a toolbox of resources to help physical therapists implement the Guidelines. CLICK ON THE LINKS on the right to obtain these resources:
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Although the Locomotor CPG addresses cardiovascular intensity as an important parameter in improving locomotor function in chronic stroke, TBI, and SCI patients, there is research supporting training at high training levels at all stages of recovery.
For Intensity Matters related information on high intensity gait training for patients at all stages of recovery, please click here.
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About Us
Locomotion CPG Work Group
Contact Person — Employer/Clinical background and expertise
George Hornby PT PhD (Group Lead) — Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Indiana University School of Medicine
Patty Scheets PT DPT NCS — Director of Clinical Quality and Outcomes Infinity Rehabilitation, Effingham, IL
Irene Ward PT, DPT, NCS — Brain injury clinical research coordinator Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation 1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ
Darcy Reisman PT, PhD — Associate Chair, Associate Professor Department of Physical Therapy University of Delaware Newark, DE
Locomotion Knowledge Translation Task Force
- Carey Holleran (Co-Chair) PT, MPT, DHS
- Lisa Goodwin (Co-Chair) PT, DPT
- Meredith Banhos PT, DPT
- Maghan Bretz PT, MPT
- Estelle Gallo PT, DPT
- Lauren Szot PT, DPT
- Ryan Gorecki, PT, DPT
- Jon Robinson, PT, DPT
*Of Note, All Task Force members are a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy