Effect of Intensive Pedaling Training on Lower Limbs Recovery from Hemiplegia

VernacularTitle:强化蹬踏训练对偏瘫患者下肢功能恢复的影响
Author: Ruiping WANG ; Xiaodong FENG ; Xiuli YAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, hemiplegia, intensive pedaling training, lower limbs function
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(9):810-812
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of intensive pedaling training on lower limbs recovery from hemiplegia. Methods 60 hemiplegics after stroke were divided into treatment group (n=30) and control group (n=30). Both groups accepted routine rehabilitation, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture and electrical stimulation, while the treatment group accepted intensive pedaling training in addition. They were evaluated with Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment of lower limb (FMA-L), modified Barthel index (MBI), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC), modified Ashworth scale (MAS) before and after 8 weeks of treatment. Results The scores of BBS, FMA-L, MBI, FAC, and MAS 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 Intensive pedaling training can further improve the lower limbs function of stroke patients with hemiplegia