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ISSN : 2092-8475(Print)
ISSN : 2714-0148(Online)
Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research Vol.15 No.4 pp.3264-3268
DOI : https://doi.org/10.20540/JIAPTR.2024.15.4.3264

The Effect of Backward Walking on Craniovertebral Angle in Stroke Patients: A Single Case Study

Kyunhee Cho, PT, Prof., PhDa, Joohyun Park, PT, Prof., PhDb, Jisung Kim, PT, Prof., PhDb
aDepartment of Physical Rehabilitation, Suwon Women’s University, Suwon, Republic of Korea;
bDepartment of Physical Therapy, Suwon Women’s University, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea

Abstract

Background: Stroke patients often exhibit excessive kyphosis of the spine and a forward head posture (FHP), which negatively impacts their daily activities. These postural abnormalities not only negatively affect functional movement but also exacerbate musculoskeletal problems. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the effect of backward walking on FHP in stroke patients. Design: Single-case experimental design (A-B-A’ design). Methods: The study was conducted over a total of 8 weeks, comprising 24 sessions: 3 baseline sessions (A), 18 intervention sessions (B), and 3 regression baseline sessions (A'). No backward walking intervention was performed during baseline (A) and regression baseline (A’). To determine changes in FHP, the craniovertebral angle (CVA) was measured at all sessions. Results: The CVA increased in the intervention (B) and regression baseline (A’) compared to the baseline (A). Conclusion: Backward walking was effective in improving FHP, and the effect was maintained after intervention (B) in patients with stroke. Therefore, backward walking was effective in improving the postural alignment of stroke patients.

Kyunhee Cho, PT, Prof., PhDa
,
Joohyun Park, PT, Prof., PhDb
,
Jisung Kim, PT, Prof., PhDb

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