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KMID : 0357220110230030029
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2011 Volume.23 No. 3 p.29 ~ p.35
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The Effect of Aquatic Task Training on Gait and Balance Ability in Stroke Patients
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Lee Ji-Yeun
Park Jung-Seo
Kim Kyung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of study was to measure stroke patients’ ability to balance and their degrees of clinical function and to examine the effect of the aquatic exercise method using tasks related to these features.
Methods: Twenty stroke patients were randomly assigned to an aquatic task exercise group and a land task exercise group. Both groups used the same exercise method for 60 minutes each session, three times a week for 12 weeks at the same time point and with the same amount of exercise.
Results: Before and after the exercise, static balance was measured using balance measuring instruments locomotive faculties, muscular strength, and dynamic balance were assessed through the Berg balance and 10 m gait tests. Finally, gait abilities were measured, and the data obtained were analyzed to generate the results.
Conclusion: Both groups showed significant improvement, but the aquatic exercise group showed slightly more significant results in static balance, Berg balance, and upright walking tests. It is thought that the improvement of stroke patients’ balance and gait ability can be triggered through the application of aquatic exercise programs in the future.
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KEYWORD
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Chronic stroke, Balance, Aqua exercise, Gait
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