Effect of Respiratory Training on Motor Function in Acute Stroke Patients

VernacularTitle:呼吸肌训练对急性脑卒中患者运动功能的效果
Author: Guodong SU ; Huilin LIU ; Mengjie HUANG ; Xiangde FAN ; Hua FAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke; respiratory training; motor function; activities of daily living
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(9):1008-1010
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effects of respiratory training on motor function in patients with acute stroke. Methods From 2012 to 2014, 80 patients with acute stroke were randomly assigned into treatment group and control group equally. The control group re-ceived routine rehabilitation training, while the treatment group received respiratory training in addition. All the patients were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and modified Bathel Index (MBI) before and eight weeks after treatment. Results The scores of FMA and MBI improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (t>3.938, P<0.001) after treatment. Conclusion Respiratory training may promote the recovery of motor function in acute stroke patients.