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KMID : 1211620170120040047
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
2017 Volume.12 No. 4 p.47 ~ p.59
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Effects of Coordinative Locomotor Training Program on Low Extremity Strength, Balance and Quality of Life in Patients with Cancer: Single-Subject Design
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Hwang Jeong-Keun
Park Jang-Sung
Lim Jae-Heon
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Abstract
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PURPOSE: This study was to identify the effect of a coordinative locomotor training (CLT) programs on lower extremity strength, balance, and quality of life of a cancer patients.
METHODS: Subjects were instructed in CLT programs. The CLT programs consisted of sprinter and skater pattern movements performed for 30 minute three day per week for two weeks. CLT programs performed the arms and legs alternately and step up the steps on the stairs. The timed sit to stand test (TSTS) and one leg standing test (OLST) were used to test lower extremity strength. The star excursion balance test (SEBT) was used to measure balance; and the functional assessment of cancer therapy - general (FACT-G) for measuring the quality of life throughout the sessions.
RESULTS: Participants showed enhanced strength compared to first baseline, as measured by TSTS (14.58%). Balance was improved compared to the first baseline as measure by OLST with open eyes (30.3%), OLST with closed eyes (114.81%), SEBT (43.76%). The increase of strength and balance were maintained in a second baseline session. There was no change for quality of life between first baseline and intervention period.
CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that the CLT program is a useful exercise program that can help improve the physical activity of cancer patients who have a reluctance to move by positively affecting cancer patients' balance and leg strength.
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KEYWORD
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Balance, Cancer patients, Coordinative locomotor training, Lower extremity strength, Quality of life
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