[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of augmented
reality-based Otago exercise on balance, gait, and falls efficacy of elderly women.
[Subjects] The subjects were 21 elderly women, who were randomly divided into two groups:
an augmented reality-based Otago exercise group of 10 subjects and an Otago exercise group
of 11 subjects. [Methods] All subjects were evaluated for balance (Berg Balance Scale,
BBS), gait parameters (velocity, cadence, step length, and stride length), and falls
efficacy. Within 12 weeks, Otago exercise for muscle strengthening and balance training
was conducted three times, for a period of 60 minutes each, and subjects in the
experimental group performed augmented reality-based Otago exercise. [Results] Following
intervention, the augmented reality-based Otago exercise group showed significant
increases in BBS, velocity, cadence, step length (right side), stride length (right side
and left side) and falls efficacy. [Conclusion] The results of this study suggest the
feasibility and suitability of this augmented reality-based Otago exercise for elderly
women.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of core stabilization
exercise on dynamic balance and gait function in stroke patients. [Subjects] The subjects
were 16 stroke patients, who were randomly divided into two groups: a core stabilization
exercise group of eight subjects and control group of eight subjects. [Methods] Subjects
in both groups received general training five times per week. Subjects in the core
stabilization exercise group practiced an additional core stabilization exercise program,
which was performed for 30 minutes, three times per week, during a period of four weeks.
All subjects were evaluated for dynamic balance (Timed Up and Go test, TUG) and gait
parameters (velocity, cadence, step length, and stride length). [Results] Following
intervention, the core exercise group showed a significant change in TUG, velocity, and
cadence. The only significant difference observed between the core group and control group
was in velocity. [Conclusion] The results of this study suggest the feasibility and
suitability of core stabilization exercise for stroke patients.
[Purpose] This study evaluated the effects of water and land-based obstacle training on
static balance of chronic stroke patients. [Subjects] The subjects were randomly allocated
to an aqua group (n=15) and a land group (n=15). [Methods] Both groups trained for 40
minutes, 3 times a week for 12 weeks. Static balance was assessed by measuring the mean
velocities of mediolateral (ML) and anteroposterior (AP), and sway area with the eyes
closed. [Results] Following the intervention, both groups showed significant changes in ML
velocity, AP velocity, and sway area. The static balance of the aqua group was
significantly better than the land group. [Conclusion] The results of this study suggest
the feasibility and suitability of obstacle training in water for stroke patients.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the balance and gait functions of
children with Down syndrome and typically developing children according to age. [Subjects
and Methods] The subjects were 16 children with Down syndrome and 20 children with typical
development. The one leg standing test, Romberg’s test (open eyes/closed eyes), sharpened
Romberg’s (open eyes/closed eyes), functional reaching test and GAITRite were used for
this study in order to measure the children’s balance and gait function. [Results] The
results of this study showed that static-dynamic balance ability, spatio-temporal gait
parameters and quality of life were statistically and significantly different in Down
syndrome children compared to typically developing children. [Conclusion] These results
suggest that the balance and gait ability of typically developing children improves during
growth, whereas those of children with Down syndrome remain low despite independent gait.
Therefore, constant therapeutic intervention for balance and gait function is necessary
after independent gait development in Down syndrome children.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of brain-computer
interface (BCI)-based functional electrical stimulation (FES) on balance and gait function
in patients with stroke. [Subjects] Subjects were randomly allocated to a BCI-FES group
(n=5) and a FES group (n=5). [Methods] The BCI-FES group received ankle dorsiflexion
training with FES according to a BCI-based program for 30 minutes per day for 5 days. The
FES group received ankle dorsiflexion training with FES for the same duration. [Results]
Following the intervention, the BCI-FES group showed significant differences in Timed Up
and Go test value, cadence, and step length on the affected side. The FES group showed no
significant differences after the intervention. However, there were no significant
differences between the 2 groups after the intervention. [Conclusion] The results of this
study suggest that BCI-based FES training is a more effective exercise for balance and
gait function than FES training alone in patients with stroke.
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