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KMID : 1211620150100030237
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
2015 Volume.10 No. 3 p.237 ~ p.245
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Effects of Pressure Sense Perception Training on Unstable Surface on Somatosensory, Balance and Gait Function in Patients with Stroke
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:Kim Bo-seul
:Bang Dae-hyouk/:Bang Dae-hyouk/:Shin Won-seob/:Shin Won-seob
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Abstract
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PURPOSE : This study aimed to investigate the effects of pressure sense perception training (PSPT) on various surfaces on the somatosensory system, balance, and walking ability in chronic stroke patients.
METHODS : Thirty patients with stroke participated in this study and were randomly assigned to one of three groups; group 1 received the general physical therapy and the PSPT on a stable surface, group 2 received the general physical therapy and the PSPT on an unstable surface, and group 3 received the general physical therapy alone. Participants in group 1 and group 2 underwent 30 min/session, 3 days per week, for 4 weeks. Pressure error (PE) was used to evaluate changes of proprioception. The Balancia, Functional reach test (FRT), and Timed Up and Go (TUG) were used to assess the balance ability, and the 10m Walking Test (10-MWT) was used to assess walking ability.
RESULTS : Experimental groups (group 1 and group 2) showed significant differences in PE, FRT, TUG, and 10-MWT compared to the control group (p <0.05). Group 2 (PSPT on an unstable surface) was significantly different in PE, FRT, and 10-MWT from group 1 (p <0.05). No significant differences were observed for other measures.
CONCLUSION : Pressure sense perception training on an unstable surface might be a significantly more effective method for improving somatosensory function, balance, and walking ability, than PSPT on a stable surface.
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KEYWORD
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Sensorimotor training, Balance ability, Walking ability, Pressure sense perception
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