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http://dx.doi.org/10.13066/kspm.2017.12.4.93

The Effect of Active Trunk Training in Sitting Position on Balance and Energy Consumption in Early Stroke Patients  

Choi, Jong-Duk (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Health & Medical Science, Daejeon University)
Jung, Kyeoung-Man (Dept. of Physical Therapy, WonKwang University school of Medicine & Hospital)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine / v.12, no.4, 2017 , pp. 93-103 More about this Journal
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the effect of active trunk training in the sitting position on balance and energy consumption in early stroke patients. METHODS: The subjects of this study were twenty four early stroke patients were recruited and randomly divided into two groups; experimental group (n=12) and control group (n=12). The subjects in the experimental group participated in active trunk training (20 min) and conventional physical therapy (20 min) five times a week for four weeks. The control group conducted general balance exercise (20 min) and conventional physical therapy (20 min) five times a week for four weeks. The outcomes were assessed using the Berg balance scale, Timed up and go test and energy cost and physiological cost index. RESULTS: Both groups showed a significant increase in their Berg balance scale and significant decrease in their Timed up and go test score, and energy cost and physiological cost index (p<.05). Compared to the control group, the experimental group experienced a greater increase in the Berg balance scale (p<.05) and a larger decrease in the timed up and go test score, and energy cost and physiological cost index (p<.05). CONCLUSION: We suggest that active trunk training in the sitting position may be effective in improving balance and energy consumption in early stroke patients. Thus, active trunk training is important for such patients. Further studies are needed to better understand the effectiveness of trunk training in early stroke patients.
Keywords
Acute stroke; Balance; Energy metabolism; Exercise therapy; Trunk;
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