Changing stroke rehab and research worldwide now.Time is Brain! trillions and trillions of neurons that DIE each day because there are NO effective hyperacute therapies besides tPA(only 12% effective). I have 523 posts on hyperacute therapy, enough for researchers to spend decades proving them out. These are my personal ideas and blog on stroke rehabilitation and stroke research. Do not attempt any of these without checking with your medical provider. Unless you join me in agitating, when you need these therapies they won't be there.

What this blog is for:

My blog is not to help survivors recover, it is to have the 10 million yearly stroke survivors light fires underneath their doctors, stroke hospitals and stroke researchers to get stroke solved. 100% recovery. The stroke medical world is completely failing at that goal, they don't even have it as a goal. Shortly after getting out of the hospital and getting NO information on the process or protocols of stroke rehabilitation and recovery I started searching on the internet and found that no other survivor received useful information. This is an attempt to cover all stroke rehabilitation information that should be readily available to survivors so they can talk with informed knowledge to their medical staff. It lays out what needs to be done to get stroke survivors closer to 100% recovery. It's quite disgusting that this information is not available from every stroke association and doctors group.

Monday, February 9, 2026

Comparison of multi-planar and sagittal-plane stepping machines for walking and balance restoration in chronic stroke: a randomized control trial (RCT)

 But is a split-belt treadmill or backwards walking better? 

DOESN'T YOUR INCOMPETENT? DOCTOR KNOW THAT SIMPLE ANSWER?

  • split-belt treadmill (15 posts to June2012)
  • backward walking (17 posts to February 2013)

    • Comparison of multi-planar and sagittal-plane stepping machines for walking and balance restoration in chronic stroke: a randomized control trial (RCT)


    Scientific Reports , Article number:  (2026) Cite this article

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    Abstract

    Balance deficits are a common consequence of stroke, increasing the risk of falls. The Pinnacle Trainer (PT), which features a multi-planar exercise trajectory, has been shown to significantly activate hip abductors—key muscles for lateral stability. The elliptical trainer (ET), which simulates gait-like movement, is another commonly used rehabilitation tool. Both may offer viable options for gait training in individuals with chronic stroke. This study investigated the intervention effects of PT and ET on walking and balance abilities in individuals with chronic stroke. Thirty-six individuals with chronic stroke were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Pinnacle Trainer group (n = 12), ET group (n = 12), and control group (n = 12). Each group participated in an 8-week intervention program. The 6-minute walk test, 10-meter walk test, and the center of pressure (COP) displacements during obstacle crossing were measured as outcome measurements. The assessors (one therapist and one biomechanist) were blinded to the participants’ group assignments. All groups demonstrated significant improvements on the walking ability. Compared to the ET and control groups, the PT group showed significant improvements in mediolateral COP displacement, indicating enhanced balance and gait performance. These results support the integration of PT exercises into stroke rehabilitation programs targeting functional balance and mobility.

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