The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 20 Issue 4
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- Pages.7-13
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- 2008
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
The Effects The Type of Canes-Handle Affects in Recovering-Balance of Hemiplegic patients
지팡이 손잡이 형태가 편마비 환자의 균형 회복에 미치는 영향
- Lee, Sang-Yeol (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
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Lee, Myoung-Hee
(A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
- Park, Min-Chull (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
- Han, Jin-Tae (Department of Physical Therapy, Sunlin College) ;
- Kweon, Oh-Hyun (Research Institute Natural Therapy) ;
- Bae, Sung-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
- 이상열 (대구대학교 대학원 물리치료) ;
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이명희
(대구대학교 대학원 물리치료) ;
- 박민철 (대구대학교 대학원 물리치료) ;
- 한진태 (선린대학 물리치료과) ;
- 권오현 (자연요법 연구소) ;
- 배성수 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
- Published : 2008.12.25
Abstract
Purpose: We compared T-type and I-type canes on postural balance in 28 hemiplegic patients. Methods: Subjects were allocated randomly into two groups: a T-shape cane group (n=14) and an I-shape cane group (n=14). Before the test, subjects were trained by a physical therapist to walk with a cane for 6 weeks. The Main Outcome Measures were measured as maximal sway velocity, sway path, sway area, and partial weight bearing using a Balance Performance Monitor (BPM) and ambulation velocity using a 'Timed up and go test'. We also measured the maximal ambulation velocity. Results: The distribution of weight bearing on the affected side without the cane was 35% in the I-shape cane group and 36% in the T-shape cane group. After training, weight bearing on the affected side increased by 45% in the I-shape cane group and 40% in the T-shape cane group. With the cane held in the hand, weight bearing on the affected side in the T-shape cane group decreased by 3%. Conclusion: The I-shaped cane increased static standing balance, including hemiplegic side weight bearing. Therefore, I-shape canes can improve the balance of hemiplegic patients.