KMID : 1002720100080020001
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Journal of Korean Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association 2010 Volume.8 No. 2 p.1 ~ p.8
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The effects of proprioceptive exercises on balance ability after stroke
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Song Hyun-Seung
Park Hye-Ryong Bae Si-Jeol Park Ji-Seong Cho Hyeung-Tae Jang Ha-Hee Kim Su-Jin
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Abstract
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Purpose£ºThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of proprioceptive exercise (PE) using a trampoline and a balance board on a balance ability after stroke.
Method£ºSixteen chronic stroke patients participated. Participants were randomly assigned to the PE group or control group (8 experimental, 8 control). All of participants were in-patients at local rehabilitation centre and had been receiving a traditional rehabilitation program, five days a week. The PE group have additionally undergone for four weeks, three days a week, the PE using a trampoline and a balance board under supervision by a physical therapist but control group was not received any additional program except the traditional rehabilitation program. The position sense test used to assess a proprioceptive sense at a knee joint. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the Timed Up & Go (TUG) test to measure the balance ability were carried out before and after the training.
Result£ºAfter the training the error of position sense at knee joint of PE group significantly decreased compared to the control group. The PE group demonstrated a significant improvement in the scores of the BBS and TUG.
Conclusion£ºThe present study suggests that the PE program using a trampoline and balance board may become a useful tool for enhancing a balance ability in chronic stroke patients through the ennced proprioceptive position senses.
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KEYWORD
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Proprioception, Balance, Stroke
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