Effects of Intelligent Trunk Intensive Training on Motor and Balance for Patients with Stroke

VernacularTitle:智能躯干强化训练对脑卒中患者运动及平衡功能的疗效
Author: Qinghua CHEN ; Xiutang MA ; Xinnian DAI ; Tao LIANG ; Qingfang MENG ; Weijuan YAN ; Shouqin SHAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, trunk muscle, motor function, balance
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(9):863-865
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of intelligent trunk intensive training on motor and balance for patients with stroke. Methods 80 stroke patients were divided into treatment group (n=40) and control group (n=40) randomly. Both groups accepted routine rehabilitation,and the treatment group accepted intelligence trunk intensive training in addition for 6 weeks. They were assessed with Rivermead Movement Index (RMI), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Sheikh trunk control ability evaluation before and after treatment. Results All the scores improved after treatment in both groups (P<0.001), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.001).The score of trunk control positively correlated with the score of RMI and BBS respectively (r=0.576, r=0.592, P<0.05). Conclusion Intelligent trunk intensive training can further improve the motor and balance of patients with stroke.