Effect of THERA-vital Movement Therapy System on Hemiplegic Patients after Stroke
- VernacularTitle:智能康复训练器对脑卒中患者综合康复治疗的疗效观察
- Author:
Cuihua LIU
;
Pande ZHANG
;
Jiehua YANG
;
Xiaochuan RONG
;
Chuke LIN
;
Guien LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, Movement Therapy System, muscle strength training, motor function, activity of daily living
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(1):62-63
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo study the effect of THERA-vital Movement Therapy System on hemiplegic patients after stroke. Methods58 patients were divided into experimental group (n=30) or control group (n=28), the control group accepted routine stroke rehabilitation program, while the experimental group received muscle strength training with THERA-vital Movement Therapy System in addition. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and Modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment. ResultsThere was no different between these two groups in both FMA and MBI before treatment （P＞0.05）. The scores of FMA and MBI significantly improved in both groups （P＜0.01）, and experimental group improved more than those in the control group （P＜0.01） after treatment. ConclusionMuscle strength training with THERA-vital Movement Therapy System is beneficial in improving motor function and activity of daily living in hemiplegic patient after stroke.
