pISSN : 3058-6941 eISSN: 3058-695X
Open Access, Peer-reviewed
pISSN : 3058-6941 eISSN: 3058-695X
Open Access, Peer-reviewed
Young-Hun Park,Hyun-Joon Cho,Woo-Nam Chang
https://dx.doi.org/10.17817/2021.10.06.1111681 Epub 7th November, 2021
Abstract
Purpose This study was to identify the effects of isometric training of the scapular muscles on trunk muscle activity and trunk control in patients with stroke. Methods A total of 25 subjects with stroke were recruited. Subjects were assigned as block randomization to either the study group (n = 13), or the control group (n = 12). Electromyography (EMG) measured muscle activation of trunk flexor and extensors, and trunk control was measured with a Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS). Results Isometric training was significantly improved in the symmetricity of erector spinae thoracic (p<0.05). Trunk control was significantly increased in TIS score (p<0.05). Conclusion Isometric training of the scapular muscle can improve trunk muscle activity symmetry and trunk muscle control in patients with stroke.
Keywords
Stroke Trunk control EMG Isometric training Scapular stability
