Aquatic Therapy after Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: Gait Initiation Analysis Using Inertial Sensors

This study looks at how people with incomplete spinal cord injuries (iSCI) start walking, both on land and in water. The study used wearable sensors to measure movement and timing during the start of walking. The goal was to see if water therapy changes how these patients control their balance and movement when beginning to walk.

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  In the aquatic environment, the initial step lasted longer compared to walking on land.
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  The trunk moved less intensely in both side-to-side and front-to-back directions in the water compared to land.
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  These findings suggest that patients use different balance and movement strategies in water versus on land.