pISSN : 3058-6941 eISSN: 3058-695X
Open Access, Peer-reviewed
pISSN : 3058-6941 eISSN: 3058-695X
Open Access, Peer-reviewed
Bae-Young Song
https://dx.doi.org/10.17817/2015.07.09.248 Epub 7th July, 2015
Abstract
Purpose The study was to investigate effects of extensor activation of the affected lower limb on repetitive sit-to-stand and walking in patient with hemiplegia. Methods A subject received extensor activation training on the affected lower limb. The treatment was conducted 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week for four weeks. Subject was measured with Five times sit to stand test (FTSTS) and Timed “Up & Go” test (TUG). Results FTSTS and TUG were reduced after the intervention from 64 seconds to 55 second and from 88 seconds to 82 seconds respectively. Conclusion This study showed that the intervention including activating extensor muscles and widening base of support on the hemi-side foot provided benefits on repetitive sit-to-stand and walking positively.
Keywords
Extensor Activation Sit-to-stand Walking
