장애물 보행 훈련 프로그램이 소뇌성 운동실조증 환자의 기능적 보행 능력에 미치는 효과

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of the obstacle ambulation training program on functional gait parameters in an individual with cerebellar ataxia. A female participant (44 years old) with ataxia. A female disorders due to the cerebellar atrophy was recruited. The obstacle crossing training, which based on task-specific regimen, was applied for 1½-hour, three times weekly sessions for ten weeks. The results showed that, compared to baseline, obstacle ambulation time, freezing time, and toe-clearance were decreased while pre- and post- obstacle distance were increased after intervention. Thus, the patient exhibited substantial improvements of obstacle ambulation and functional gait ability. The results from this case study suggest that a task-relevant obstacle ambulation training program may have a beneficial effect on functional gait rehabilitation for individuals with cerebellar disease.