Does ActiveStep provide benefits for clinically impaired populations?
Yes, ActiveStep treatment has been provided to patients with a variety of disabilities, including but not limited to stroke, Parkinson’s disease, peripheral neuropathy, and dementia. Active training and assessment profiles are designed for a wide range of physical fitness levels and disabilities. The physical therapist guides the intensity and effort required to complete the ActiveStep protocols based on their comprehensive assessment of the individual. ActiveStep training is readily performed using assistive devices. For example, researchers have demonstrated the positive effects of treadmill specific training on balance and reduction in falls for patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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