Effects of Intensive Lower Extremity Motor Control Training on Function of Lower Extremitis in Stroke Patients

VernacularTitle:下肢运动控制强化训练对脑卒中患者下肢功能的影响
Author: Xu HU ; Xiang MOU ; Qiang DUAN ; Li MAO ; Mingliang JIN ; Honglei LI ; Shouqin SHAN ; Jiali SUN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, motor control, balance, walking, motor function, lower extremities
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;21(5):552-556
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effects of intensive lower extremity motor control training on the motor function of lower extremity, balance and walking capability of stroke patients. Methods 40 stroke patients were randomized into the intervention group (n=20) and control group (n=20). Both groups received the routine rehabilitation, while the intervention group accepted the lower extremity motor control training in addition for 6 weeks. Before and after 6 weeks of treatments, they were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment of lower extremity (FMA-L), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Holden Functional Ambulation Category (FAC); their gaits were analysesd with footprint. Results Both groups improved significantly in scores of FMA-L, BBS, FAC and average step length, stride width, walking velocity (P<0.01) after treatment, and improved more in the intervention group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Intensive motor control training of lower extremity may promote the recovery of motor function of lower extremities, balance and walking ability of stroke patients.