The Effects of Arm Ergometry Exercise in Acute Stroke Patients.
- Author:
Jin Young KANG
1
;
Min Ho CHUN
;
Kang Goo LEE
;
Eun Jung PARK
;
Hye Young LEE
;
Young Soo JIN
;
Yong Taek LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Sports Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea. mhchun@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
- Keywords:
Aerobic exercise;
Stroke;
Ergometry
- MeSH:
Arm*;
Cardiovascular System;
Ergometry*;
Exercise;
Exercise Test;
Heart Diseases;
Heart Rate;
Humans;
Oxygen;
Rehabilitation;
Stroke*;
Upper Extremity
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2007;31(6):655-660
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of arm ergometry exercise training on the cardiovascular system and sensorimotor function in the early stroke patients. METHOD: 19 stroke patients without cardiac disease were randomly assigned to exercise training group (9 patients) and control group (10 patients). The time interval between the onset of stroke and exercise training was 20 days. The training group subjects were trained three times a week for 30 minuts by arm ergometry and conventional rehabilitation during 4 weeks. Exercise intensity was prescribed at 30% to 60% of heart rate reserve. Control group were trained only conventional rehabilitation. Exercise test with arm ergometry was performed before and after 4 weeks training period. To evaluate sensorimotor function, Fugl-Meyer score of upper extremities was measured before and after 4 weeks training period. RESULTS: In training group, heart rate at rest decreased after 4 weeks training significantly. However, improvement of peak oxygen uptake was not significant. After 4 weeks, the difference of Fugl-Meyer score are correlate the difference of peak oxygen uptake. CONCLUSION: Early aerobic exercise training in stroke patients may improve resting heart rate and sensorimotor function.
