Effects of function-oriented training on the balance of stroke survivors and their ability in the activities of daily living

VernacularTitle:功能导向性训练对恢复期脑卒中患者平衡功能和日常生活活动能力的影响
Author: Minya ZHOU ; Kunqiang YU ; Lixiu WU ; Shufang LIN ; Ruhui LIN
From: Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2021;43(4):327-331
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To observe any effect of function-oriented training on the balance of recovering stroke survivors and on their ability in the activities of daily living.Methods:Sixty stroke survivors in recovery were randomly divided into an observation group ( n=30) and a control group ( n=30). The control group received routine rehabilitation training, while the observation group underwent function-oriented training for 6 weeks. Before and after the intervention, both groups were evaluated using the Berg balance scale (BBS), the Fugl-Meyer lower extremity assessment (FMA-L), the timed up-and-go test (TUGT) and the modified Barthel index (MBI). Results:After the treatment, significant improvement was observed in all of the measurements in both groups. The improvements in the average BBS, FMA-L and MBI scores and in the TUGT times of the observation group were significantly better than those of the control group.Conclusion:Function-oriented training can improve the balance and the ability in the activities of daily living of stroke survivors more effectively than the routine therapy.