Split-Belt Treadmill Training for Asymmetric Walking Patterns: Difference between revisions

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== Description<br>  ==
== Description<br>  ==


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A split-belt treadmill is a specialized piece of equipment utilized for gait training, particularly with neurologic conditions. While typical treadmills have one belt along the running deck, a split-belt treadmill has two - these belts can move together, or can move at different speeds, allowing the individual to control each leg independently. Utilization of a split-belt treadmill can be used to address deficits in stride length, gait speed, weight-bearing, etc. This intervention is most often used with individuals after [[Stroke]], but has also been used for patients with [[Parkinson's|Parkinson's Disease]], [[Multiple Sclerosis (MS)|Multiple Sclerosis]], [[Spinal Cord Injury]], [[Traumatic Brain Injury]], and more.


== Indication<br>  ==
== Indication<br>  ==

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Description
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A split-belt treadmill is a specialized piece of equipment utilized for gait training, particularly with neurologic conditions. While typical treadmills have one belt along the running deck, a split-belt treadmill has two - these belts can move together, or can move at different speeds, allowing the individual to control each leg independently. Utilization of a split-belt treadmill can be used to address deficits in stride length, gait speed, weight-bearing, etc. This intervention is most often used with individuals after Stroke, but has also been used for patients with Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and more.

Indication
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Low Technology Considerations/Substitutions[edit | edit source]

While many of these split-belt treadmills can function as a typical treadmill (working as "one belt"), the start-up cost(s) associated with this equipment can make this unappealing. However, you can apply similar principles with lower technology options as follows:

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