Abstract:Partial weight support (PWS) is an intervention method that allows a decrease in body weight by a suspension apparatus, which accommodates elevations and body falls during treadmill walking. It is frequently prescribed for individuals with movement disorders whose treatment programs aims to decrease the loads in the tissues, promoting joint protection and pain relieve. However, little is known about the actual repercussions generated in gait when partial weight support is used. Thus, the present study aimed to… Show more
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