Upper limb swing training with rhythmic auditory stimulation can improve the balance and walking ability of stroke survivors
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2023.03.003
- VernacularTitle:节律性听觉刺激引导下的上肢摆动训练对脑卒中患者步行能力的影响
- Author:
Liguo YU
1
;
Zhichao ZHANG
;
Bo WANG
;
Jinming LIU
;
Yan MA
Author Information
1. 武汉市第一医院康复医学科 430000
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Rhythmic auditory stimulation;
Upper limb swing training;
Walking;
Balance
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2023;45(3):205-209
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore any effect of upper limb swing training guided by rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) on the walking ability of stroke survivors.Methods:Eighty stroke survivors were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group. Both groups received conventional rehabilitation treatment, including neuromuscular facilitation, muscle strength training, balance training and gait training, but the observation group was additionally provided with RAS-guided upper limb swing training for 20min once a day, 5d per week for 6 weeks. Before and after the intervention, balance and lower limb function were quantified in both groups using Holden′s walking function classification, the Fugl-Meyer lower extremity motor function scale (FMA-LE), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the 10m walk test (10MWT). Limits of stability were also quantified.Results:After the treatment, the average Holden, FMA-LE and BBS scores, as well as the average 10MWT time were significantly better in the observation group than in the control group. The average stability limits and their maintenance were also superior.Conclusion:RAS-guided upper limb swing training can improve the gait, walking ability, walking stability, walking speed and balance of stroke survivors.
