Stroke victims are getting treadmill training to increase their recovery and ability to walk better. Treadmill training for stroke patients is not a new theory, but is becoming more popular with physical therapists. A recent study of patients with the therapy is called gait training strategy for patients who have suffered a stroke. This form of treadmill training for stroke patients is intended to increase walking speed.

The theory is based on sport physiology training where the speed of the treadmill is administered in progressive treadmill training combined with conventional physical therapy training and neuromuscular treatments. Conventional Rehabilitation therapy has proven ineffective in restoring the normal stride or gait to many individuals who have suffered from a stroke. Trying to rehabilitate these individuals by traditional means was proven to have major short comings. These means did not restore a normal smooth walk.

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