《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (2): 189-193.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.02.014

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Effects of Neutral Posture Training on Balance and Motor Function in Stroke Patients

ZHAO Jing, XU Chun-xin, FANG Dong, ZHAO Yi, SHEN Min   

  1. Shanghai Rehabilitation&Vocational Training Center for Disabled, Shanghai 200127, China
  • Received:2016-08-17 Revised:2016-11-01 Published:2017-02-05 Online:2017-03-06
  • Contact: SHEN Min. E-mail: minshen223@qq.com

Abstract: Objective To compare the effects of neutral posture training (NPT) and gas resistance training on balance and motor function in stroke patients. Methods From June, 2014 to February, 2016, 44 hemiplegic patients were randomly divided into control group (n=22) and experimental group (n=22). The control group received conventional decubitus trunk muscle training and sitting gas resistance training. The experimental group received NPT. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE), Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Lower Extremities (FMA-LE), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) before and after training. Results There was no significant difference in the scores of FMA-UE, FMA-LE and BBS between two groups (t<0.962, P>0.05). The scores significantly increased after training in both groups (t>12.248, P<0.001), and were higher in the experimental group than in the control group (t>1.972, P<0.05). Conclusion The NPT could improve the motor and balance function of stroke patients, rather than gas resistance training.

Key words: stroke, hemiplegia, neutral posture training, gas resistance training, balance function, motor function

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