Knee Joint Extension Muscle Strength Required for Walking Independence by Patients with Acute Incomplete Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

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  • MOROOKA Yusuke
    School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Care, Saitama Medical University Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University
  • KUNISAWA Yosuke
    School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Care, Saitama Medical University Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University
  • OKUBO Yuya
    Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University
  • YAMAMOTO Mitsuru
    Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University

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  • 急性期不全頸髄損傷者の歩行自立に必要な膝関節伸展筋力

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Abstract

<p>[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the baseline values of knee joint extension muscle strength required for walking independence by patients with acute incomplete cervical cord injury. [Participants and Methods] Fifty-nine patients with cervical spinal cord injury with ASIA Impairment Scale C and D who were admitted to an acute care hospital were included this study. The patients were classified into two groups, walking independence and non-independence, and their basic information and physical functions were compared. [Results] Logistic regression analysis revealed that the most significant factor between the two groups was knee joint extension muscle strength with a cutoff value of 0.37 kgf/kg. [Conclusion] Specific indicators were identified that are useful in treatments aimed at regaining the ambulation of patients with acute incomplete cervical spinal cord injury.</p>

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  • Rigakuryoho Kagaku

    Rigakuryoho Kagaku 38 (1), 63-67, 2023

    The Society of Physical Therapy Science

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