The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Effect of Turning Training on Figure of 8 Tract on Stoke Patients' Balance and Walking

8자 모양 트랙을 이용한 방향전환 훈련이 뇌졸중 환자의 균형 및 보행에 미치는 영향

  • Kim, Mi-Gan (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Catholic University of Daegu) ;
  • Kim, Joong-Hwi (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Helth and Medical Science, Catholic University of Daegu) ;
  • Park, Ji-Won (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Helth and Medical Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
  • 김미간 (대구가톨릭대학교 대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 김중휘 (대구가톨릭대학교 의료과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 박지원 (대구가톨릭대학교 의료과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2012.03.27
  • Accepted : 2012.04.13
  • Published : 2012.04.25
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was intended to discover the effect of the turning training on figure of 8 tract on stroke patients' static and dynamic balance, as well as walking. Methods: A total of 42 stroke patients participated in this study. The training group was trained on the figure of 8 tract, while the control group was trained on the straight path for 30 minutes per day, for 4 weeks. Berg balance scale was used to measure the balance of the patients, before and after the training, and Good balance system was used to measure the sway speed and the distance of COG while standing. To measure the ability of walking, TUG and FSST were also used. Results: There were significant increases in the average score of Berg balance scale, in both groups after the training, and also significant difference between both groups were observed. The training group showed significant differences in the static balance ability, as well as anteroposterior and mediolateral sway speed. Further, there were significant increases in the dynamic balance ability, COP total distance, and TUG in both groups. The results showed more differences in comparing the control group with that of the training group. In FSST, there was no change in the control group, but there was a significant increase in the training group. Conclusion: Turning training on figure of 8 tract in stroke patients significantly increased the static and dynamic balance and walking ability. Based on the results, it can be seen that the training on the figure of 8 tract can influence the ability of balance and walking, which can lead to appropriate reactions to the change of environment and various tasks. Thus, it is assumed that turning training on figure of 8 tract as a means of improving the condition of stroke patients can be a meaningful program.

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