Utility of Simple Body Weight Support Training Apparatus in Hemiplegia or Paraplegia Rehabilitation
- VernacularTitle:简易减重步行装置在康复治疗中的实用性观察
- Author:
Jian-yu LIU
;
Shu-rong JI
;
Xiao-hua FAN
;
Ying ZHANG
;
Zhicheng LIU
;
Haiyong CAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
body weight support training, simple body weight support training apparatus, hemiplegia, paraplegia, ambulation, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2006;12(11):987-989
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo determine the utility of the simple body weight support training apparatus used to improve ambulatory function in patients with hemiplegia or paraplegia.Methods38 cases with hemiplegia or paraplegia were randomly divided into control(C,n=10),regular body weight support treadmill training group(R,n=14),simple body weight support training group(S,n=14).All the patients received comprehensive rehabilitation for 6 months.Function Independence Measured(FIM),10 meters ambulatory velocity,Fugl-Meyer Assessment(FMA),Barthel Index(BI) were used to evaluate the effect of training.ResultsThe FIM scores and ambulatory velocity of the patients in group R and S improved significantly compared with that of group C.There was no difference of FIM scores and ambulatory velocity between group R and S.ConclusionThe effect of simple body weight support training on improving the ambulatory function is similar to regular body weight support treadmill.
