The effects of partial body weight supported treadmill training on post-stroke depression and the recovery of neurological function
- VernacularTitle:减重步行训练对缺血性脑卒中后抑郁患者疗效及生活质量的影响
- Author:
Yi SHEN
;
Cui-Huan PAN
;
Jun LIU
;
Ai-Hua LUO
;
Shu-Xiang PO
;
Xin-Lu WAN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Depression;
Partial body weight supported treadmill training
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2003;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of partial body weight supported treadmill training (BW- STT) on post-stroke depression (PSD) and on patients' quality of life.Methods Sixty patients with PSD were re- cruited and divided into a training group (n=30,male 17,female 13) and a control group (n=30,male 16,fe- male 14).All patients were treated with routine internal medication and rehabilitation.The patients of the training group also received BWSTT in addition to their routine treatment.All patients' neurological impairment was evaluated using the Modified Edinburgh-Scandinavian Stroke Scale (MESSS).The Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) was used for evaluating the degree of depression.The Fugl-Meyer scale and the Barthel index were used to assess ambula- tion and balance,and facility in the activities of daily living.All patients were assessed before and after the treat- ment.Results After four weeks of treatment,depression in the training group had improved significantly more than in the control group.Conclusion BWSTT intervention is very important for patients with PSD:it can reduce the degree of depression and improve the quality of life.
