Physical Therapy Korea (한국전문물리치료학회지)

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The Effects of Core Stability Exercise on the Ability of Postural Control in Patients With Hemiplegia

  • Kim, Young-Dong (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Daejeon Rehabilitation Hospital, Dept. of Physical Therapy, Yong In University) ;
  • Hwang, Byoung-Yong (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Daejeon Rehabilitation Hospital, Dept. of Physical Therapy, Yong In University)
  • Received : 2009.10.15
  • Accepted : 2009.11.05
  • Published : 2009.11.19
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Abstract

Core stability exercises for patients with hemiplegia have become increasingly important and a variety of exercises have been developed over the years to give the hemiplegic patients more stable postural control. This study examined the therapeutic effects of the core stability exercises on the ability of static and dynamic postural control. Fifteen hemiplegic patients (7 males, 8 females, age ranging from 46 to 76 years) hospitalized in a Daejoen rehabilitation hospital were enrolled in this study. Nine and 6 patients had a cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage, respectively. The subjects participated in a core stability exercise program consisting of a total of 12 sessions 3 times each week over a 4-week period with each exercise lasting approximately 15 minutes. The ability of static and dynamic postural control by Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go (TUG), respectively, were measured before and after the core stability exercise. A Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used to compare the effects of the ability of static and dynamic postural control before and after core stability exercise in patients with hemiplegia. The ${\alpha}$=.05 level of significance was used for the statistical tests. Core stability exercises were effective in improving the ability of static postural control; BBS (p<.05). Core stability exercises were also effective in improving the ability of dynamic postural control; TUG (p<.05). Overall, core stability exercise is believed to be an important therapeutic method in rehabilitation programs for hemiplegic patients.

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