Suspension-assisted training of motor function for patients with cerebral infarction

VernacularTitle:悬吊辅助训练对脑梗死患者运动功能恢复的影响
Author: Guoliang YANG ; Fuzhong SI ; Zhendong LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Cerebral infarction; Suspension-assisted training; Movement function
From: Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;33(4):281-284
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective o observe the therapeutic effects of suspension-assisted functional rehabilitation training of motor function for patients with cerebral infarction. Methods Ninety-six patients with cerebral infarction were divided randomly into a treatment group and a control group. All patients were given routine medical treatment and routine limb movement therapy. Those in the treatment group also used an electrically-driven suspension device to aid in their functional rehabilitation training. The patients were assessed with a simplified Fugl-Meyer Motor Functional Assessment (S-FMMFA), and using the Postural Assessment Scale for stroke patients ( PASS), the Barthel Index (BI) and the 6-minute walking distance test before and after treatment and at a 6-month foliowup. Results The average S-FMMFA, PASS, BI and the 6-minute walk results in the treatment group were all significantly better than those in the control group. Conclusions Suspension-assisted training can significantly help improve limb movement function and ADL performance in cerebral infarction patients.