Publications by authors named "Sakyo Nagai"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of gait training using rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) on improving gait speed in older adults in a rehabilitation ward, compared to traditional training.
- Thirty older participants were randomly divided into two groups: one receiving RAS training and the other following standard gait training, with both groups completing 30-minute sessions five times a week for three weeks.
- Results showed that the RAS group significantly improved their walking speed compared to the control group, although no differences were found in secondary health outcome measures, indicating the potential benefits of RAS in rehabilitation settings.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the feasibility of using rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) to improve walking speed in older patients in convalescent rehabilitation wards (CRWs), as decreased walking speed can hinder their discharge home.
- It will include 30 participants aged 65 and older, who will be randomly assigned to receive either RAS-based gait practice or normal gait practice for 30 minutes, five times a week over three weeks.
- The primary outcome measured will be the change in walking speed after three weeks, along with secondary assessments of health and gait efficacy, paving the way for potential larger studies on RAS in rehabilitation.