Showing papers by "Gery Colombo published in 1996"
31 Oct 1996
TL;DR: In this article, the locomotor capacity of a spinalized cat was used to activate and train spinal locomotor centers in complete and incomplete paraplegia patients with walking ability on a stationary surface.
Abstract: Based on observations of the locomotor capacity of spinalized cat, recent studies indicate that spinal locomotor centres can also be activated and trained in complete and incomplete paraplegic patients. Patients with incomplete paraplegia profit from the training program so that their walking ability on a stationary surface improved. This article reviews the training effects on the locomotor pattern underlying this new approach.
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31 Oct 1996
TL;DR: It is suggested that feet regulation performs better speed regulation most probably due to a more natural feedback mechanism than hand regulation, which showed a more pronounced effect of learning than feet regulation.
Abstract: Learning effects during split-belt treadmill walking (different speeds for right and left leg) and the influence of a change in afferent input was investigated. After split-belt walking it was not possible for 10 normal subjects to readjust properly to equal speed for both legs. The effect of learning could be influenced by altering the speed regulation strategy and by unloading of the subjects. Hand regulation of speed showed a more pronounced effect of learning than feet regulation. It is suggested that feet regulation performs better speed regulation most probably due to a more natural feedback mechanism. Unloading enables the subjects to adjust equal speed better. Load receptors are suggested to play an important role for the effect of learning during split belt walking.
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