The Effect of Trunk Stabilization Exercises Using a Sling on the Balance of Patients with Hemiplegia

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of trunk stabilization exercise using a saing on the balance ability of patients with hemiplegia. [Subjects] Forty patients with hemiplegia resulting from stroke were divided into a sling exercise group (SEG, n=20) and a mat exercise group (MEG, n=20). [Methods] The SEG conducted the trunk stabilization exercise using a sling, and the MEG performed the trunk stabilization exercise on a mat. [Results] The balance ability of both groups significantly improved. Although there were no significant differences between the groups, the SEG showed a greater reduction in the sway area (SA) and the sway length (SL) of the center of the pressure compared to the MEG. [Conclusion] We recommend trunk stabilization exercise using a sling as a clinical intervention to improve the balance ability of patients with hemiplegia.

Effects of Two 12-week Strengthening Programmes on Functional Mobility, Strength and Balance of Older Adults: Comparison between TRX Suspension Training versus an Elastic Band Resistance Training

“…In younger participants, Kim et al (2013) showed a significant sway speed reduction of 23%. Beyond that, after eight weeks of sling training, COP sway length for normal stance significantly decreased by about 30% (Park, Hwangbo, 2014). In a study by Prokopy et al (2008), a 12-week sling training induced single-leg stance performance enhancements of 57% and 65% for COP sway area.…”

Sling Suspension Therapy Utilization in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

“…This is more efficient, and comfortable relative to the traditional exercise [42]. Intriguingly, Hwangbo and Lehman reported that, sensorimotor training on an unstable surface along with muscle stimulation improve the joint proprioception [11] [43] This is owing to the substantial effect of sensorimotor on improvement of muscles control and joints stability along with facilitating their normal response restoration [4] [44]. Another efficient tool for providing unstable surface during SET, is through deployment of foam mats, tilt board, Swiss balls, and air-filled rubber cushions ascribed to their effect on enhancement muscles' stress and activation and improvement of joint Proprioception [45].…”

“…Various sling suspension systems models that were developed over the past century. Open/close kinetic chain Feasible for using both of Open/close kinetic chain exercises [10] Sensorimotor/balance Enhance balance and proprioceptive [4] [11] Stabilizing system Increase the durability of the joints and muscles during training [12]- [15] Muscle training Vulnerable for applying various simultaneous exercises for multi-muscles [16]- [22] Relax/relief pain Decrease pain along with enhance muscles relaxation [4] [8] [15] Diagnostics Weak link testing Facilitates detection of the impairments between the deep stabilizer and superficial prime mover muscles [23] Holding time Examination the stability of the deep muscles under neutral position [24] adults which are always requiring highly complicated, costly, and inefficient therapeutic methods. Alternatively, SET possesses many advantages for LBP over the other approaches due to its considerable effect on muscles and nerves [29].…”

Effects of sling exercise on postural sway in post-stroke patients

“…SE is also known as a treatment strategy to improve balance adjustment and functional outcome in various clinical quantities17, 18 ) . This study was able to demonstrate the effects of SE on the balance of post-stroke patients and the effects of SE on various functional measurements, especially quantitative balance performance.…”