pISSN : 3058-6941 eISSN: 3058-695X
Open Access, Peer-reviewed
pISSN : 3058-6941 eISSN: 3058-695X
Open Access, Peer-reviewed
Sang-Mi Chung,Young-Dong Kim,Woo-Nam Chang
https://dx.doi.org/10.17817/2018.01.23.111234 Epub 7th March, 2018
Abstract
Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate effects of lower limb pattern exercises on balance and gait in patients with hemiplegia after a stroke. Methods A 70-year-old right-side hemiplegic patient after a stroke who was hospitalized in H hospital participated in this study. The intervention was applied 5 times a week for 3 weeks, 30 minutes per session, from October 10 to 31, 2017. Results The time period of the post10M Walk Test was the same as that of the pre-test, 89 seconds. 99 seconds was recorded at the baseline of the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) and 93 seconds shown at the post-TUG. The scores of Berg balance scale increased at the post-test from 19 to 27 points. Conclusion The intervention which was emphasized with dynamic stability and mobility of the affected foot at the beginning of the intervention with one leg stance exercise with dynamic control of the pelvis influenced the subject to achieve a more efficient and stable walking pattern.
Keywords
balance gait lower limb pattern exercise stroke
