pISSN : 3058-6941 eISSN: 3058-695X
Open Access, Peer-reviewed
Woo-Gi Kim,Chan-Mun Kim
https://dx.doi.org/10.17817/2009.08.28.71 Epub 7th November, 2009
Abstract
Background and Purpose The study investigated the effects of balance training with proprioceptive sensory and visual input on functional activity in hemiplegic patients. Subjects and Methods Forty-seven subjects were distributed into three groups: task-oriented balance training (n=15), visual feedback using a Tetrax® posturographic balance assessment and biofeedback device (n=15) and control (n=17). All individuals underwent neuromuscular developmental therapy during 8 weeks. Assessment tools were lower extremity strength (Morticity Index), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up & Go Test (TUG), self-selective comfortable gait speed, and Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA). Variance was analyzed using one-way ANOVA to detect inter-group differences. Results As following the Results; In comparing inter-group differences, Morticity Index, FMA, and BBS were significantly different between the control group and the task-oriented balance training group (p<.05). TUG (p<.05), and self-selective comfortable gait speed (p<.001) were also significantly different between the control, task-oriented balance training, and visual feedback groups. Conclusion Task-oriented balance training is more effective in improving post-stroke functional ability. A variety of balance training programs that can be done easily and economically following hospital discharge should be developed for patients with post-stroke disabilities.
Keywords
Balance training Cerebral Vascular Accident(CVA) Functional activity