 Walking is often the number one goal that clients want to improve following stroke. Emphasis is often on the walking pattern or how the walking looks. Optimising the walking pattern after stroke is important to improve walking safety and efficiency, energy conservation and improve overall performance. However an important feature of walking that is often be overlooked is walking speed.
Studies have shown that walking speed is reduced by up to 50% following a stroke which limits participation in day to day activities, socialisation and the ability to walk in the community. This can lead to individuals becoming housebound, socially isolated and dependant on others for extra supports. Nascimento et al 2015 did a systematic review of 7 clinical trials which looked at training walking speed following stroke using external cues with setting cadence. The cadence/speed of stepping was set using a metronome app. The individuals in the trials were tasked to match their steps to the beat of the metronome which was progressively increased. The results of these trials showed that cueing walking speed using a metronome increased walking speed by 50%, by training for 30minutes a day over a 4 week period. This is just one example of a cost- effective tool to help retrain walking speed. If you would like more help on how you can improve your walking and get your pace up with your walking post-stroke then get in touch with us Comments are closed.
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A cancellation is considered late when the appointment is cancelled less than 48 hours before the appointed time. A no-show is when a patient misses an appointment without cancelling. In either case, we will charge the patient a 60% missed appointment fee.
Out of courtesy to your therapist, and other clients who may be waiting for an appointment, please inform us of cancellations as soon as possible.
Cancellations Charges: Short notice cancellations within 48 hours of your appointment or reschedules will incur a late cancellation fee of 60%.
For block bookings, one session will be deducted for three cancelled appointments.
Please be aware that ACC does not cover all cancelled appointments.
How to Cancel Your Appointment
If you need to cancel your appointment, please call us at 09 424 3254 between the hours of 8am – 5pm. If necessary, you may leave a detailed voicemail message. We will return your call as soon as possible.
Late Cancellations/No-Shows
A cancellation is considered late when the appointment is cancelled less than 48 hours before the appointed time. A no-show is when a patient misses an appointment without cancelling. In either case, we will charge the patient a 60% missed appointment fee.