Spinal Cord Injury Functional Ambulation Profile: a preliminary look at responsiveness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Spinal Cord Injury Functional Ambulation Profile (SCI-FAP) is a valid, reliable measure of walking skill (eg, walking while negotiating obstacles, doors, and stairs).

Objective

The responsiveness of the SCI-FAP was assessed at least 7 months after spinal cord injury (SCI) and compared with that of the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) and the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT).

Design

A secondary analysis of data collected during a randomized, single-blind, crossover trial was performed.

Methods

Participants had incomplete SCI and could walk at least 5 m without manual assistance. After 3 or 4 baseline assessments, participants completed 2 months of precision training (stepping over obstacles and onto targets on the ground) and 2 months of endurance training (

SUBMITTER: Musselman KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3912625 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature