Research Report: CERITER Clinical Study - Stride One

Both therapist and patient reported an improvement in the quality of the foot roll-off pattern in 100% of cases. This improvement was also objectively determined in the data measured by Stride One, with an average of 8% improvement on Stride One general quality parameter, and an average of 25% improvement on Stride One specific quality parameter for the specific patient. Furthermore, 89% of patients indicate that using Stride One helps them to understand their physiotherapist better, and 67% of patients indicate that they can practice more and better with Stride One.

Practicing one week with Stride One generates a positive clinical impact on the gait pattern. A lasting improvement in the gait pattern without using Stride One, three to four days after the intervention, could not be demonstrated in this short time period. Further research is needed to evaluate the effect of Stride One after more long-term use.

Additional research questions are suggested.

Inclusion criteria

• CVA, residentially admitted to the rehabilitation center in Herk-de-Stad, Belgium
• Older than 18 years of age
• Gait problems as a result of the CVA
• Able to walk safely and independently (possibly with a walking aid)
• Able to understand and sign an information and consent form

Exclusion criteria

• Severe cognitive problems (attention) that make it difficult to understand instructions or follow feedback
• Hearing problem