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Objective To investigate the effect of rotational training on spasm after spinal cord injury. Methods From July, 2010 to July, 2015, 38 patients with spinal cord injury were randomly divided into treatment group (n=19) and control group (n=19). Both groups accept-ed routine physical therapy, and the treatment group accetpted rotation training in addition. They were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale, adductor angle, hip flexion, and modified Barthel Index before and 6 weeks after treatment. Results Both groups improved in modi-fied Ashworth Scale (Z>-2.286, P5.6121, P5.1677, P-6.7428, P<0.001) after treatment, and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Rotation training may relieve spasm after spinal cord injury, and improve the range of motion and activities of daily living.
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Objective To study the effect of core stability training on motor function in patients with hemiplegia after stroke. MethodsSixty-eight patients with hemiplegia after stroke were randomly divided into a treatment group (34 cases) and a control group (34 cases).Both groups were given regular rehabilitation training.The patients in the treatment group also were taught core stability training.The trunk control test (TCT),Berg's balance scale (BBS),the modified Barthel index (MBI),functional ambulation categories (FACs) and the Fugl-Meyer assessment scale (FMA) were used to assess motor function before and after treatment. ResultsThere were significant differences between the two groups in average TCT scores,BBS scores,FACs,M BI scores and FMA scores after treatment.The gains in the treatment group were significantly superior to those in the control group.The patients'trunk control was positively correlated with the BBS,MBI,FAC and FMA results.Conclusion Core stability training can improve the motor function of patients with hemiplegia after stroke.