Effect of Proprioceptive Training and Core Stability Training on Lower Limbs Motor Function and Balance in Patients with Hemiplegia after Stroke

VernacularTitle:本体感觉训练结合核心稳定性训练对脑卒中偏瘫患者下肢功能及平衡的影响
Author: Bo ZHANG ; Ding DING ; Li LV
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, hemiplegia, proprioceptive training, core stability training, lower limbs, motor function, balance
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;20(12):1109-1112
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effects of proprioceptive training and core stability training on the lower limbs motor function and balance in patients with hemiplegia after stoke. Methods 40 patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n=20) and control group (n=20). Both groups received routine rehabilitation and the treatment group received proprioceptive training and core stability training in addition. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) of lower limbs, Functional Ambulation Category (FAC), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up-and-Go Test (TUGT) before and 6 weeks after treatment. Results The scores of FMA, FAC, BBS and TUGT improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.01), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Addition of proprioceptive training and core stability training may further improve the lower limbs motor function and balance of the hemiplegics after stroke.