Improving mobility after traumatic brain injury with ballistic strength training

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1104237

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the leading cause of disability amongst young adults, many of whom have difficulty walking. Muscle weakness is the main cause of these walking problems, but previous trials have failed to improve walking performance. We have developed new strengthening exercises which focus on how quickly the muscles can contract, rather than just how strong they are. These exercises can increase muscle power by 60-74% and are likely to improve people’s ability to walk.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2016

End Date: 01-01-2020

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $661,430.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Physiotherapy

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

brain injury | gait disorders | mobility | randomised controlled trial (RCT) | strength training

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