1.The effects of standing balance dynamic lifting training on the balance, motor functioning and life quality of stroke survivors with hemiplegia
Hongbin WANG ; Xijun HAO ; Qvanrong GUO ; Chao LIANG ; Changxiang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2024;46(5):417-422
Objective:To explore any effect of standing balance dynamic lifting training on balance, motor functioning and the life quality of hemiplegic stroke survivors.Methods:Eighty stroke survivors were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group, each of 40. Both groups received routine rehabilitation training, while the experimental group additionally underwent standing balance dynamic lifting training. Before the intervention, and 2 and 4 weeks later, everyone′s balance and motor functioning were evaluated using the Brunel balance assessment (BBA) and the timed " up and go" test (TUGT). Life quality was quantified using the stroke special quality of life scale (SS-QOL).Results:Significant improvement in the average walking function score, BBA total score and TUGT time was observed in both groups, with significantly greater improvement after 4 weeks than after two. The improvements in the experimental group were significantly greater than in the control group. After 4 weeks the average total SS-QOL score and the scores on all of its dimensions had increased significantly in the experimental group. The scores for energy, language, motor function, emotions, self-care ability, upper limb function and the average SS-QOL total score were all then significantly better in the experimental group.Conclusions:Standing balance dynamic lifting training can effectively improve the balance, motor function and life quality of stroke survivors with hemiplegia.