《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》

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Advance in Treatment for Balance Dysfunction in Stroke (review)

ZHUANG Ji-wen1, ZHENG Jie-jiao2, CHEN Xiu-en2, WANG Xue-qiang1   

  1. 1. Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China; 2. Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
  • Published:2016-10-25 Online:2016-12-05

Abstract: Balance dysfunction in stroke was mainly caused by proprioception disorder, visual impairment, vestibular dysfunction, poor integration function in the central nervous system, core muscle strength decrease, and decrease in muscle coordination ability and cognitive dysfunction. This article described how to improve the balance function of patients from pathological factors, and systematically reviewed the latest research progress in the treatment of balance disorder after stroke. The clinical exercise therapy and the use of computers and other high-tech treatment can effectively improve the balance function of patients. These methods should be combined according to the pathological factors of patients with balance disorders.

Key words: stroke, balance function, dysfunction, treatment, rehabilitation, review