Walking ability after stroke in patients from Argentina: predictive values of two tests in subjects with subacute hemiplegia

Gatti, Marcelo Andrés; Portela, Manuel; Gianella, Matias; Freixes, Orestes; Fernández, Sergio Anibal; Rivas, María Elisa; Tanga, Cristobal Osvaldo; Olmos, Lisandro

doi:10.1589/jpts.27.2977

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“…The ability to walk is largely controlled by the central nervous system (CNS) in which the brain is an integral part [ 1 – 3 ]. This control is however impaired in conditions that affect the brain such as stroke in which motor function of the lower limbs is impaired [ 4 , 5 ]. Thus, one of the most important goals in stroke rehabilitation is to help patients regain motor function of the lower limbs and consequently the ability to walk independently as much as possible in order to ensure the ability to carry out ADLs [ 6 ].…”

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Effects of Two Different Modes of Task Practice during Lower Limb Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in People with Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Background. Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is used for the rehabilitation of motor function after stroke. Objectives. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of lower limb CIMT that uses number of repetition of tasks with the one that uses number of hours of practice. Method. The study was a randomized clinical trial approved by the Ethics Committee of Kano State Ministry of Health. Fifty-eight people with stroke participated in the study. Groups 1 and 2 performed daily 600 repetitions and 3 hours of task practice, respectively, 5 times weekly for 4 weeks. Motor impairment (primary outcome), balance, functional mobility, knee extensor spasticity, walking speed and endurance, and exertion before and after commencement of activities were assessed at baseline and postintervention. The data was analyzed using Friedmann and Mann-Whitney U tests. Result. The results showed that there was only significant difference ( p < 0.05 ) in knee extensor spasticity (group 1 ( median = 0 0 , mean rank = 27.50 ); group 2 ( median = 0 0 , mean rank = 31.64 )), exertion before commencement of activities (group 1 ( median = 0 0.5 , mean rank = 21.90 ); group 2 ( median = 1 0.5 , mean rank = 37.64 )), and exertion after commencement of activities (group 1 ( median = 1 1 , mean rank = 20.07 ); group 2 ( median = 1 0 , mean rank = 39.61 ) postintervention in favour of the experimental group (group 1)). Conclusion. The group 1 protocol is more effective at improving outcomes after stroke.

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Effects of Two Different Modes of Task Practice during Lower Limb Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in People with Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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“…Stroke, with a high prevalence and long-term disabilities, is a major health problem in the world 1 , 2 ) , and it was reported that about two million people suffer from stroke each year 3 ) . Impairments including loss of strength, sensation, and coordination abilities, which result in walking difficulties, balance disorders, and limb function disturbance, occur in 70–80% of stroke patients 4 ) .…”

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Which is better in the rehabilitation of stroke patients, core stability exercises or conventional exercises?

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine which is better in the rehabilitation of stroke patients, core stability exercises or conventional exercises. [Subjects and Methods] Forty participants with hemiplegia were recruited in the Department of Neurology of Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang between January 2014 and February 2015 and randomly divided into either an experimental or control group. The patients in the control group performed conventional exercises for six weeks, and those in the experiment group performed core stability exercises for six weeks. The outcomes were evaluated using Modified Barthel Index and Berg Balance Scale. [Results] After treatment, the Modified Barthel Index and Berg Balance Scale were significantly increased in both groups when compared with the baseline. The Modified Barthel Index was significantly lower in the control group compared with the experimental group. The Berg Balance Scale scores in the control group were relatively lower than those in the experimental group, but there was no significant difference between the two groups. [Conclusion] Core stability exercises have a better effect on patients with hemiplegia than conventional exercises.

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“…Stroke is described as a neurologic disease that suddenly occurs due to the loss of brain function resulting from an abnormal decrease in the blood supply 1 ) . With its high occurrence rate, stroke is one of the major causes of death worldwide 2 ) .…”

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Effects of Kinesio taping and Mcconnell taping on balance and walking speed of hemiplegia patients

2016

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to evaluate the overlap effect of the PNF following the application of Kinesio taping and the McConnell taping, and also the impact of the taping application method on the balance and walking speed of the patients with stroke. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-six patients who were diagnosed with hemiplegia due to stroke were selected as subjects of this study. They were randomly and evenly divided into experiment group 1 (Kinesio taping group), experiment group 2 (McConnell taping group), and the control group; each group had 12 patients. [Results] The Berg balance scale (BBS) was used to evaluate balance, and the ability in this study. A 10 m walking test (10MWT) was performed to measure the walking speed. Experiment group 1 showed a statistically significant improvement in balance and walking speed compared to experiment group 2, and the control group in week 4 and week 8. [Conclusion] Application of Kinesio taping had a more beneficial effect on the balance and walking speed than joint-fixation taping of the patients with stroke.

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Walking ability after stroke in patients from Argentina: predictive values of two tests in subjects with subacute hemiplegia

Cited by 8 publications

References 24 publications

Effects of Two Different Modes of Task Practice during Lower Limb Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in People with Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Effects of Two Different Modes of Task Practice during Lower Limb Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in People with Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Which is better in the rehabilitation of stroke patients, core stability exercises or conventional exercises?

Effects of Kinesio taping and Mcconnell taping on balance and walking speed of hemiplegia patients

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