Comparison of two "up and down stairs" methods used by hemiplegic patients
- VernacularTitle:偏瘫患者上下楼梯训练方法比较
- Author:
Shao-wen PI
;
Ping YIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hemiplegia, up and down stairs, training
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2004;10(4):231-232
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo evaluate two "up and down stair" methods used by hemiplegic patients.Methods40 cases with hemiplegia were randomly divided into two groups with 20 cases in each group. Patients in the group A went upstairs with health leg and downstairs with affected leg, while, patients in the group B upstairs with affected leg, downstairs with health leg, and then up and down stairs with health and affected leg alternated. Effects of two training menthods were compared.ResultsEach of two training methods had its advantage and disadvantage, but motor function and mobile ability of patients in the group B were better than patients in the group A (P<0.05).ConclusionHemiplegic patients Should choose different training method of up and down stairs according to his status, and not always choose the method of going upstairs with health leg and downstairs with affected leg.
