Effect of Early Balance Training on Ambulation after Stroke

VernacularTitle:早期平衡训练对脑卒中偏瘫患者步行能力的影响
Author: Jian ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, early balance training, ambulation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2006;12(9):795-796
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of early balance training on ambulation after stroke. Methods120 stroke patients were randomly divided into control group and treating group with 60 cases in each group. Patients in control group received neuromedical and traditional rehabilitation treatment, while cases in treating group received early balance training additionally. All patients were assessed respectively with the Fugl-Meyer Assessment and Modified Barthel Index 8 weeks later. ResultsThe ambulation of two groups were improved (P<0.05). But the recovery of treating group was superior to the control group. ConclusionEarly balance training can promote the ambulation of stroke patients.