Influence of Obesity on Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients

VernacularTitle:肥胖对脑卒中偏瘫康复的影响
Author: Qiang WANG ; Rong SUN ; Tong ZHANG ; Xiaoxia DU ; Jinzi LICHAO ; Lin XIAO ; Luping SONG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, obesity, rehabilitation, motor function, activities of daily living, balance
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;21(5):557-561
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the influence of obesity on outcome of rehabilitation for the hemiplegic post stroke. Methods 118 hospitalized stroke patients were divided into the normal weight, overweight and obesity groups according to the Body Mass Index. All the patients received rehabilitation for 12 weeks. They were assessed with National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after rehabilitation. Results The scores of NIHSS, FMA, BBS and MBI improved significantly after rehabilitation in all the groups (P<0.001), and improved the lest in the obesity group in the scores of NIHSS, BBS and MBI (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in FMA score among groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Obesity influences the outcome of rehabilitation, results in poor functioning.