Effects of Compelled Weight Shift on Balance Ability in Patients with Stroke.
10.18857/jkpt.2017.29.5.255
- Author:
Sung Min SON
1
Author Information
1. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Cheongju University, Cheongju, Korea. ssm0417@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Compelled weight shift;
Stroke;
Balance
- MeSH:
Humans;
Lower Extremity;
Methods;
Paresis;
Stroke*
- From:
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
2017;29(5):255-258
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of compelled weight shift in paretic lower limb training on balance ability in patients with stroke. METHODS: Thirty-six individuals with hemiparesis, who were randomly assigned to a 10CWST (10 mm constrained -weight shift training) group, a 5CWST (5 mm constrained-weight shift training) group, and a control group participated in this study. Compelled weight shift training was performed in 3 sets of 5 min with a rest period of 1 min between sets. Both the 5CWST and 10CWST groups performed 5 times per week for 4 weeks. Static (mediolateral and anteroposterior sway velocities) and dynamic balance (mediolateral and anteroposterior distances) was assessed using the Good Balance system. RESULTS: Significant differences were found in the M-L and A-P sway velocities, and the M-L sway distance. The M-L and A-P sway velocities, and M-L sway distance showed significantly large group effects (p < 0.05), time effects (p < 0.05), and group-by-time interaction (p < 0.05). The post hoc analyses indicated that, following intervention, the 10CWST group showed more significant changes in the M-L and A-P sway velocities, and the M-L sway distance than the control group. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the use of compelled weight shift in paretic lower limb training may be an effective method to improve balance ability in patients with stroke.
