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KMID : 0357220120240020143
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2012 Volume.24 No. 2 p.143 ~ p.150
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The Effect of Turning Training on Figure of 8 Tract on Stoke Patients’ Balance and Walking
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Kim Mi-Gan
Kim Joong-Hwi
Park Ji-Won
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was intended to discover the effect of the turning training on figure of 8 tract on stroke patients’ static and dynamic balance, as well as walking.
Methods: A total of 42 stroke patients participated in this study. The training group was trained on the figure of 8 tract, while the control group was trained on the straight path for 30 minutes per day, for 4 weeks. Berg balance scale was used to measure the balance of the patients, before and after the training, and Good balance system was used to measure the sway speed and the distance of COG while standing. To measure the ability of walking, TUG and FSST were also used.
Results: There were significant increases in the average score of Berg balance scale, in both groups after the training, and also significant difference between both groups were observed. The training group showed significant differences in the static balance ability, as well as anteroposterior and mediolateral sway speed. Further, there were significant increases in the dynamic balance ability, COP total distance, and TUG in both groups. The results showed more differences in comparing the control group with that of the training group. In FSST, there was no change in the control group, but there was a significant increase in the training group.
Conclusion: Turning training on figure of 8 tract in stroke patients significantly increased the static and dynamic balance and walking ability. Based on the results, it can be seen that the training on the figure of 8 tract can influence the ability of balance and walking, which can lead to appropriate reactions to the change of environment and various tasks. Thus, it is assumed that turning training on figure of 8 tract as a means of improving the condition of stroke patients can be a meaningful program.
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KEYWORD
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Stroke, Turning training, Figure of 8 tract, Balance, Walking
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