Publications by authors named "Timothy J Faras"
Blood flow restriction walking (BFR-W) is becoming more frequently used in aerobic and strength training and it has been proposed that BFR-W can be used in clinical populations. BFR-W may change gait stability yet few studies have assessed gait changes during or following BFR-W. The aim of this study was to assess if spatial-temporal gait parameters change during and following BFR-W.
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- The study aimed to assess the reliability of heel-to-toe progression measures during walking, which could help evaluate ankle muscle function in clinical settings.
- Eighteen healthy participants walked on a special mat over two sessions, and various gait parameters were recorded for comparison.
- Results showed that both heel-to-toe progression and basic gait parameters had excellent reliability, but heel-to-toe measures were more variable and less precise, highlighting the need for caution when using them in clinical populations.