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Objective To quantify any therapeutic effect of cyclic movement training combined with functional electrical stimulation for improving lower limb motor function and ability in the activities of daily life after stroke.Methods Seventy stroke survivors were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group,each of 35.Both groups were given conventional rehabilitation,including cyclic training,but the experimental group was additionally provided with functional electrical stimulation of the quadriceps,hamstrings,anterior tibialis and gastrocnemius at the affected side.Before and after four weeks of treatment the Fugl-Meyer lower limb (FMA-L) and balance (FMA-B) assessments were performed and a modified Barthel index (MBI) was assigned to each subject to quantify functioning.Results Before the treatment,no significant differences were observed between the two groups in any of the measurements.But after four weeks of treatment the average FMA-L,FMA-B and MBI scores of the experimental group were all significantly better than before the treatment and significantly better than the control group's averages.Conclusion Cyclic movement training combined with functional electrical stimulation can improve the lower limb motor function of stroke survivors and their ability in the activities of daily life.
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Objective To quantify any therapeutic effect of cyclic movement training combined with functional electrical stimulation for improving lower limb motor function and ability in the activities of daily life after stroke.Methods Seventy stroke survivors were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group,each of 35.Both groups were given conventional rehabilitation,including cyclic training,but the experimental group was additionally provided with functional electrical stimulation of the quadriceps,hamstrings,anterior tibialis and gastrocnemius at the affected side.Before and after four weeks of treatment the Fugl-Meyer lower limb (FMA-L) and balance (FMA-B) assessments were performed and a modified Barthel index (MBI) was assigned to each subject to quantify functioning.Results Before the treatment,no significant differences were observed between the two groups in any of the measurements.But after four weeks of treatment the average FMA-L,FMA-B and MBI scores of the experimental group were all significantly better than before the treatment and significantly better than the control group's averages.Conclusion Cyclic movement training combined with functional electrical stimulation can improve the lower limb motor function of stroke survivors and their ability in the activities of daily life.
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Objective To explore the effects of upper limb robot-assisted therapy on motor function and activities of daily living in con-valescent stroke patients. Methods From June to September, 2016, 12 chronic stroke patients at their first-ever stroke were enrolled and ran-domized into experimental group (n=6) and control group (n=6). Both groups received routine rehabilitation. Additional robot-assisted thera-py was provided to the experimental group, and additional repetitive movement training was provided to the control group, 20 minutes a day, five days a week for four weeks. Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE), modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and Func-tional Independent Measure (FIM) were used to assess the motor function of the upper limbs and hands, the muscular tension of shoulder and elbow, and activities of daily living (ADL) before and after treatment. Results After treatment, the scores of FMA-UE and FIM were bet-ter in both groups (Z>2.032, P0.05), however, the scores were a little bit higher in the experimental group than in the control group. After treatment, for the experimental group, the MAS scores of shoulder abduction/adduction and elbow flexion/extension improved (Z>2.121, P2.000, P0.05). There was no significant difference in the MAS scores of shoulder abduction/adduction and elbow flexion/extension between two group (Z0.05). The moving trail recorded by the computer, gradually became a regular pattern from the mass, saying the motor control ability became better. Conclusion Upper limb robot-assisted therapy can promote the recovery of the motor function of upper limbs and ADL in convalescent stroke patient, similar to the repetitive movement training.
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OBJECT: The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of short-term training on distal adjustments of reaching in preterm infants with low birth weight and compare them with full-term infants METHODS: Sixteen infants at the onset of reaching were equally allocated to a: preterm group (<34 weeks of gestational age) with a low birth weight (<2.5kg), and control group (full-term infants). The infants were submitted to two assessments carried out on a single day: pre-training (2 minutes) and post-training (2 minutes). The preterm group received one training session under a serial practice condition and the control group received one session of social training. It was used the repeated-measures analysis of variance, with Bonferroni adjustments RESULTS: The preterm infants presented more reaches with semi-open and oblique hand compared with the full-term infants and the short-term training increased more reaches and reaches with dorsal hand CONCLUSION: We conclude that the preterm infants presented more reaches with semi-open and oblique hand compared with the full-term infants and that the short-term training was effective in providing more reaches, observed in the increase in the number of hand contacts with the object...
OBJETIVO: O objetivo do estudo foi investigar a influência do treino de curta duração nos ajustes distais do alcance em lactentes pré-termo e baixo peso ao nascimento, e compará-los com lactentes a termo MÉTODOS: Dezesseis lactentes na emergência do alcance foram igualmente alocados em: grupo pré-termo (< 34 semanas de idade gestacional), e baixo peso ao nascimento (< 2,5 kg), e grupo controle (lactentes a termo). Os lactentes foram submetidos a duas avaliações realizadas em um único dia: pré-treino (2 minutos) e pós-treino (2 minutos). O grupo pré-termo recebeu uma sessão de treino (prática variada seriada) e o grupo controle recebeu uma sessão de treino social. Foi utilizada a análise de medidas repetidas de variância, com ajustes de Bonferroni RESULTADOS: Os lactentes pré-termo apresentaram mais alcances com mão semi-aberta e oblíqua em comparação com os lactentes a termo. O treino de curta duração aumentou a frequência de alcances CONCLUSÃO: Conclui-se que os lactentes pré-termo apresentaram mais alcances com mão semi-aberta e oblíqua em relação aos lactentes a termo e que o treino de curta duração foi efetivo na emergência do alcance, observando o aumento do número de contatos da mão do lactente com o objeto...
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Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Child Development , Gestational Age , Infant, Low Birth Weight , Infant, Newborn , Infant, Premature , Motor Activity , Motor Skills , Psychomotor Performance , Physical Therapy SpecialtyABSTRACT
Objective To observe the effect of bilateral movement training on upper extremities dysfunction in stroke patients in conva-lescent phase. Methods 52 patients with hemiplegia were randomly divided into treatment group (n=26) and control group (n=26). The treat-ment group accepted bilateral upper extremities movement training, and the control group accepted routine neurodevelopment training main-ly with affected upper extremities, for 6 weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment upper-extremity section (FMA-UE) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment. Results The FMA-UE and MBI scores improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.01), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.001). Conclusion Bilateral movement training may im-prove upper extremity function and activities of daily living more effectively for stroke patients in convalescent phase.
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@#Objective To observe the effect of bilateral movement training on upper extremities dysfunction in stroke patients in convalescent phase. Methods 52 patients with hemiplegia were randomly divided into treatment group (n=26) and control group (n=26). The treatment group accepted bilateral upper extremities movement training, and the control group accepted routine neurodevelopment training mainly with affected upper extremities, for 6 weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment upper-extremity section (FMA-UE) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment. Results The FMA-UE and MBI scores improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.01), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.001). Conclusion Bilateral movement training may improve upper extremity function and activities of daily living more effectively for stroke patients in convalescent phase.
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@# Objective To investigate therapeutic efficiency of high frequency electric therapy combined with movement training on osteoarthritis of knee joint.Methods Eighty-five patients were randomly divided into the high frequency electric therapy group (22 cases including 31 knees), movement training group (33 cases including 45 knees) and high frequency electric therapy combined with movement training group (30 cases including 40 knees). All of the patients were assessed with Visual Analogous Scale (VAS) and Lysholm Knee Score Scale (LKSS) before and after treatment.Results Every group had significant improvements compared with selves after treatment. There were significant differences among the three groups (P<0.01).Conclusion Three ways have different therapeutic effect on osteoarthritis of knee, the high frequency electric therapy can slacken the soft tissue, the movement training has reliable effect in the near future; the therapy by high frequency electric therapy combined with movement training is reliable.
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@#Objective To compare the effects of simple eye movement training and eye movement training combined with traction test on the vision after orbital blowout fracture. Methods 143 cases with orbital blowout fracture after operation were divided into the experimental group (63 cases) and control group (80 cases). The experimental group was treated with eye movement training and passive traction test within 3 days after operation, while the control group was treated with eye movement training alone. The changes of diplopias of all patients were observed. Results The efficient rate in the experimental group was 93.6% (59/63), that of the control group was 72.5% (58/80). The effect of the experimental group was superior to that of the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion The eye movement training combined with traction test can improve the diplopia of the patients with orbital blowout fracture after operation.
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@#ObjectiveTo study the effect of the rehabilitation nursing and movement training on patients after cardiac valve surgery.Methods26 cases who accepted cardiac valve surgery were assessed with psycho-physiological and cardiac function, then make single rehabilitation nursing measures. Movement training was being done for 20 days as well as mental convalescence and health education of rehabilitation.ResultsCardiac function of all cases was promoted 1-2 grade after rehabilitation. Exercise stress was raised and movement time was prolonged than that of before rehabilitation (P<0.01). The heart rate, systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, binomial product (HR×SBP) ane the lowered S-T segment were also improved significantly after rehabilitation whether in the state at rest or motion with equal time and stress (P<0.01-0.05).ConclusionsRehabilitation nursing and movement training can reduce complications after cardiac valve surgery, raise cardiac reserve, and lower myocardial oxygen consumption. Meanwhile, it can improve myocardial ischemia and raise cardio-pulmonary function. It also can improve quantity of patients' life.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Korean traditional dance movement training on balance, gait and leg strength in elderly women who are forced to remain at home. Fifteen elderly women of an experimental group between the ages 65 and 75 years who have normal vision and passed the hearing and Romberg test, participated in the 12 weeks' dance movement training. Fourteen subjects of a control group were selected. Korean traditional dance movement training was developed on the basis of Korean traditional dance and music by the authors. It took approximately 50 minutes to perform the dance movement program. The subjects of the experimental group practiced dance training for 3 times a week during 12 weeks. During the 50 minutes workout, the subjects practiced 15 minutes of a warm-up dance, 25 minutes of a conditioning dance, and 10 minutes of a cool-down dance. The intensity for the conditioning phase was between 60% and 65% of age-adjusted maximum heart rates. The balance, gait and leg strength were measured prior to and after the experimental treatment. Total balance scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group. Scores of sternal nudge, one leg standing balance and reaching up among 13 items have significantly increased after the dance movement training. Total scores of gait of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group following the korean traditional dance movement training. Scores of experimental group in step height, path deviation and turning while walking among 9 items have increased significantly following 12 weeks of dance movement training. The leg strength of experimental group was significantly higher than those of the control group following the Korean traditional dance movement training. The balance, gait and leg strength have significantly correlated in the experimental group following the Korean traditional dance movement training. The results suggest that Korean traditional dance movement training can improve balance, gait and leg strength in home bound elderly women.
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Aged , Female , Humans , Gait , Hearing , Heart Rate , Leg , Music , WalkingABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Korean traditional dance movement training on balance, gait and leg strength in elderly women who are forced to remain at home. Fifteen elderly women of an experimental group between the ages 65 and 75 years who have normal vision and passed the hearing and Romberg test, participated in the 12 weeks' dance movement training. Fourteen subjects of a control group were selected. Korean traditional dance movement training was developed on the basis of Korean traditional dance and music by the authors. It took approximately 50 minutes to perform the dance movement program. The subjects of the experimental group practiced dance training for 3 times a week during 12 weeks. During the 50 minutes workout, the subjects practiced 15 minutes of a warm-up dance, 25 minutes of a conditioning dance, and 10 minutes of a cool-down dance. The intensity for the conditioning phase was between 60% and 65% of age-adjusted maximum heart rates. The balance, gait and leg strength were measured prior to and after the experimental treatment. Total balance scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group. Scores of sternal nudge, one leg standing balance and reaching up among 13 items have significantly increased after the dance movement training. Total scores of gait of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group following the korean traditional dance movement training. Scores of experimental group in step height, path deviation and turning while walking among 9 items have increased significantly following 12 weeks of dance movement training. The leg strength of experimental group was significantly higher than those of the control group following the Korean traditional dance movement training. The balance, gait and leg strength have significantly correlated in the experimental group following the Korean traditional dance movement training. The results suggest that Korean traditional dance movement training can improve balance, gait and leg strength in home bound elderly women.