Effect of Mechanical Horseback Riding on Activity of Daily Living in Elderly Stroke
- VernacularTitle:骑马机治疗对老年脑卒中患者日常生活活动能力的影响
- Author:
Shufeng JI
;
Dechun SANG
;
Xin LI
;
Hong LIU
;
Chunhua PU
;
Shen TIAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
horseback riding therapy, stroke, activity of daily living
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2009;15(8):761-763
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss therapeutic effect of mechanical horseback riding on the activities of daily living in the elderly stroke patient.Methods 47 stroke patients were randomly divided into two groups: Treatment group was treated with mechanical horseback riding exercise and routine traditional treatment, while control group was treated the traditional treatment only. 8 weeks after treatment, the degree of activity of daily living and motor function were assessed with the modified Barthel Index and the Fugl-Meyer Motor Scale respectively before and after the treatment.Results Comparing with control group, the score of FMA and modified Barthel index in horseback riding group were higher significantly(P<0.05).Conclusion Mechanical horseback riding could enhance the activity of daily living of elder stroke patients.
