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Objective To investigate the effects of a training program based on virtual reality on static and dynamic balance perfor-mance in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods From June, 2014 to June, 2016, 46 patients with PD were randomly divided into control group (n=23) and experimental group (n=23). The control group received routine balance training, while the experimental group re-ceived balance training of virtual reality, for six weeks. They were assessed with Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale part 3 (UP-DRS3), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), TimedUp and GoTest (TUGT) and Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) before and after training. The envelope area, anteroposterior standard deviation (AP-SD), mediolateral standard deviation (ML-SD) of centre of pressure (COP) were also measured with posturography. Results The scores of BBS, TUGT and HAMD improved in both groups after training (t>2.657, P2.426, P2.626, P2.112, P<0.05). Con-clusion Virtual reality rehabilitation is more effective than routine balance training on the static and dynamic balance function in patients with PD, and may release their depression.
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Objective To investigate the effects of peroral catheter balloon dilatation on patients with dysphagia caused by cricopharyngeal achalasia after stroke.Methods Thirty-two stroke survivors with cricopharyngeal achalasia were randomly divided into a control group and a treatment group,each of 16.Both groups were given routine dysphagia rehabilitation training,but the treatment group was additionally given peroral balloon dilatation therapy six times a week for 2 weeks.Both groups were given swallowing function evaluations and videofluoroscopic swallowing examinations (VFSS) before and after the treatment.Results After the treatment,14 of the 16 patients in the treatment group demonstrated improved swallowing,significantly better than the control group,where only 9 patients had improved.The VFSS showed dysphagia to have been relieved in both groups,but significantly more in the treatment group.Transit duration in the pharnx was significantly shortened from 0.28 s to 0.16 s in the treatment group,but no significant difference was tound in the control group.Conclusion Peroral catheter balloon dilatation is effective for relieving cricopharyngeal achalasia after stroke.
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Objective To explore the effects of repetitive transcraninal magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on depression,sleep disorder and activities of daily life (ADL) in post-stroke depression (PSD) patients.Methods A total of 90 PSD patients were divided into a control group,a treatment group and a combined treatment group according to a random number table,30 cases in each group.All patients were given basic treatment and comprehensive rehabilitation training.Moreover,the control group was additionally received escitalopram treatment,the treatment group rTMS treatment,the combined treatment group the above both,lasting 8 weeks.Before and after the treatment,the Hamilton depression (HAMD) scale,the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PQSI),the Chinese stroke scale (CSS) and the modified Barthel index (MBI) were employed to evaluate depression,quality of sleep,neurological impairment and the activities of daily living (ADL) of patients in three groups.Results Before treatment,there was no significant difference in the HAMD,CSS,PSQI and MBI score among the 3 groups.After 8 weeks' treatment,the HAMD,PSQI and CSS scores of three groups had significantly decreased,but their MBI scores had significantly increased.Compared with the control group,no significant differences were observed in HAMD,CSS,PSQI and MBI scores of the treatment group and the combined treatment group (P ＞ 0.05).After treatment,there was no significant difference in the above four values between the combined treatment group,and the treatment group.Conclusion The rTMS can significantly improve PSD patient's depressive symptoms,relieve sleep disorders and neurological deficit situation,and effectively improve their ADL.
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Objective To observe the effects of psychological rehabilitation on depression,quality of sleep and ability in the activities of daily living (ADL) of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).Methods Sixty patients with SCI were randomly divided into a treatment group (n =30) and a control group (n =30).The control group was treated for the rehabilitation of limb function; the treatment group was treated with psychological rehabilitation in combination with conventional rehabilitation.The Hamilton depression scale (HAMD),the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and the modified Barthel index (MBI) were used to assess depression,quality of sleep and ADL ability.Results Depression,ADL ability and quality of sleep in both groups all improved significantly after treatment,but the effect in the treatment group was significantly superior to that of the control group.Conclusion Patients with SCI treated for rehabilitation of limb function in combination with psychological rehabilitation can significantly improve depression,quality of sleep and ADL ability.
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Objective To investigate the effectiveness of intensive sit-to-stand training in improving the balance and walking of hemiplegic stroke patients. Methods Sixty hemiplegic stroke patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group with 30 cases in each.Both groups were treated with routine rehabilitation.The observation group also underwent extensive sit-to-stand training.The training lasted for 15 min/time,6 times/week for 4 weeks.All of the patients were assessed with respect to their body weight distribution,Berg balance scale (BBS) scores,timed up & go test (TUGT) times and using footprint gait analysis,before the treatment and 4 weeks post treatment. Results After 4 weeks of treatment body weight distribution,BBS scores,TUGT times and gait improved significantly in both groups.The BBS,TUGT and gait improvements were significantly greater in the observation than in the control group.There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of body weight distribution. Conclusions Extensive sit-to-stand training combined with routine rehabilitation can distinctly improve the balance and walking of hemiplegic stroke survivors.