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The Effect of Stand-up Training with Weight Support on the Paretic Arm on Balance and Walking Functi on in Stroke Pati ents: A Randomized, Controlled, Preliminary Trial

  • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
  • Abbr : J Korean Soc Phys Med
  • 2024, 19(4), pp.1-9
  • Publisher : The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Physical Therapy > Other physical therapy
  • Received : July 31, 2024
  • Accepted : August 15, 2024
  • Published : November 30, 2024

Taewoo Kim 1 Yong-Jun Cha 2

1대전대학교 물리치료학과
2대전대학교

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ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study investigated the effect of stand-up training with paretic upper limb support on the balance and gait abilities of stroke patients. METHODS: A total of 20 participants with hemiplegic stroke were randomly assigned to an experimental group (stand-up training with paretic arm support, n = 10) or a control group (stand-up training without paretic arm support, n = 10). All participants underwent 60 min of comprehensive therapy (5 times a week for 4 weeks). In addition, all patients performed stand-up training (5 training sets/session, 5 sessions per week for 4 weeks) with or without paretic arm support. RESULTS: Significant improvements were observed in paretic side weight distribution, TUG (timed up and go) test times, gait symmetry, and stance time in the experimental group (p < .05). Furthermore, the experimental group also showed larger increases or decreases in the variables than the control group (weight distribution on the paretic side, 1.42% vs. .52%; TUG test time, -1.16 sec vs. -.55 sec; gait symmetry, -.56 score vs. -.24 score; stance time on the paretic side,. 35 sec vs. .16 sec, respectively) (p < .05). CONCLUSION: Stand-up training with paretic arm support might improve balance ability and gait function more effectively than stand-up training without paretic arm support in stroke patients.

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