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KMID : 1211620100050030413
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
2010 Volume.5 No. 3 p.413 ~ p.420
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The Effect of Trunk Stability Exercise on Balance and Gait in Stroke Patients
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Song Ju-Min
Kim Soo-Min
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the effect of trunk stability exercise on various support base and posture on gait speed, static and dynamic balance performance.
Methods: Included 17 persons with stroke who were living in the community. Trunk stability exercise program was conducted three times per week, 50 minutes per session, for 8 consecutive weeks. Subjects were tested with 10 m walking test(sec), multidirectional reach test (cm), timed get up and go test(sec) and K.A.T.3000 at both (pre and post treatment) time points. Paired t-test was used to exam mean differences between pre and post treatment by using SPSS 12.0.
Results:After 8 weeks exercise program, there were significant differences in gait speed, static and dynamic balance performance(p<0.05).
Conclusion: This study have shown that trunk stability exercise on various support base and posture improve physical functions(gait speed, static and dynamic balance performance).
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KEYWORD
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Trunk stability exercise, Stroke, Balance, Gait
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