Clinical study of electroacupuncture combined with exercise therapy in improving the balance function of patients with knee osteoarthritis / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture(EA)combined with exercise therapy on balance function in patients with knee osteoarthritis(KOA). Methods:Seventy patients with KOA were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group,with 35 cases in each group.The treatment group was treated with EA combined with exercise therapy.EA was applied to Dubi(ST35),Neixiyan(EX-LE4),Xuehai(SP10),Liangqiu(ST34),Yanglingquan(GB34),and Zusanli(ST 36).Exercise therapy(muscle strength training and knee mobility training)was applied after EA.The control group only received the same exercise therapy as the treatment group.The two groups were treated with the same course of treatment,3 times a week for 4 consecutive weeks,12 times in total,and followed up for 1 month.The Pro-Kin254P balance test system was used to measure the balance function parameters at 4 time points,including before treatment,after 1 session of treatment,after 12 sessions of treatment,and at 1-month follow-up after treatment.The visual analog scale(VAS)and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index(WOMAC)scores were recorded. Results:The markedly effective rate and total effective rate in the treatment group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.01).The Romberg area,Romberg length,and VAS scores of the two groups decreased significantly after 1 session of treatment,12 sessions of treatment,and 1 month after treatment,and the differences between different time points in the same group were statistically significant(P<0.01).There were significant differences between the two groups at the same time point(P<0.05).The total WOMAC scores of the two groups after 1 session of treatment,12 sessions of treatment,and 1 month after treatment decreased significantly,and there were significant differences between different time points in the same group(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference between the two groups at the same time point(P>0.05). Conclusion:EA combined with exercise therapy or exercise therapy alone can enhance the balance function,relieve joint pain,and improve joint function in patients with KOA.EA combined with exercise therapy is superior to exercise therapy alone in improving balance function and pain,but the two treatment protocols have similar effects in improving joint function.

Clinical Observation on Abdominal Penetrating Moxibustion Combined with Acupuncture at Four Chong Acupoints for the Treatment of Stroke in the Convalescent Stage / 广州中医药大学学报

Objective To observe the effects of abdominal penetrating moxibustion combined with acupuncture at the"four chong points"on balance,walking function and trunk control in patients recovering from stroke.Methods Seventy-eight patients recovering from stroke were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 39 patients in each group.The control group was given conventional rehabilitation exercises,while the observation group was given abdominal penetrating moxibustion combined with acupuncture at the"four chong points"on the basis of the control group.Both groups were treated for 2 consecutive months.After 2 months of treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated,and the changes in the Berg Scale score and the Timed Up and Go Test(TUGT)were observed before and after treatment.The changes in the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)scores were compared before and after treatment between the two groups.The Sheikh Trunk Control Scale scores were also evaluated.Results(1)The total effective rate of the observation group was 94.87%(37/39),and the total effective rate of the control group was 80.00%(31/39),and the efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).(2)After treatment,the Berg scores of the patients in the two groups were significantly increased(P＜0.05),and the Berg scores of the observation group were higher than those of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).(3)After treatment,the TUGT time and NIHSS score of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P＜0.05),and the TUGT time of the observation group was shorter than that of the control group,and the NIHSS score was lower than that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).(4)After treatment,the Sheikh trunk control scores of the two groups were significantly increased(P＜0.05),and the Sheikh trunk control score of the observation group was higher than that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusion Abdominal penetrating moxibustion method combined with acupuncture at the four chong points for the treatment of stroke recovery can effectively restore the patients'balance and walking function,improve the patients'trunk control ability,and the therapeutic effect is precise.

Effect of sarcopenia on balance function in patients with Parkinson's disease / 中国现代医生

Objective To investigate the effect of sarcopenia on balance function in patients with Parkinson's disease(PD).Methods Sixty patients with PD diagnosed by our hospital from January 2021 to June 2021 were selected as the study objects.All patients were divided into myopenia group and control group according to the diagnostic criteria established by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia(AWGS)in 2014.The UPDRS Ⅲ,Berg balance scale,timed-up-go test and activity balance confidence scale were compared between the two groups.Results The grip strength,walking speed and RASM of the myopenia group were lower than those of the control group(P<0.05);Compared with the control group,the number of falls,UPDRS Ⅲ,Berg score and TUG duration in the myopenia group were significantly increased(P<0.05).The total score of ABC,ABC-2,ABC-3,ABC-5,ABC-6,ABC-7,ABC-8,ABC-9,ABC-11,ABC-14,ABC-15,ABC-16 in myopenia group were poor,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Further analyzing the differences between sex genders,we found that female sarcopenia had lower scores on ABC-2,ABC-3,ABC-8,ABC-9,ABC-11,ABC-13,ABC-14,ABC-15,ABC-16,and total score indexes,with statistically significant differences.Conclusion Myopenia significantly affects the balance function of PD and increases the risk of falls.

Effect of rehabilitation training guided by Pro-kin balance system on proprioception and balance function of the affected knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Pro-kin balance system guidance has a relatively excellent rehabilitation effect on lower extremity proprioception and trunk control in stroke patients,but its effect on knee proprioception and balance function in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has been less reported. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of rehabilitation training guided by Pro-kin balance system on proprioception and balance function of the affected knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. METHODS:A total of 84 patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament rupture reconstruction surgery were randomly divided into observation group and control group,with 42 patients in each group.The patients in the control group received routine rehabilitation intervention after surgery,and those in the observation group were given rehabilitation training based on the guidance of Pro-kin balance system.The training in each group lasted for 8 weeks.Lysholm score and International Knee Documentation Committee score were used to evaluate the change of knee joint function before and after the intervention.Average weight-bearing strength difference,trajectory error,swing value and 30°,45° and 60° passive angulation errors of the affected knee joint were used to evaluate the changes in the proprioception of the affected knee.The area and length of motion trajectory under open and closed eyes were used to evaluate the change of balance function.The satisfaction of patients in both groups with this rehabilitation training was investigated. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After training,Lysholm score and International Knee Documentation Committee score of patients in both groups were significantly higher than those before training(P<0.01),and the above scores in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.01).After training,the average weight-bearing strength difference,trajectory error and swing value of the two groups were significantly lower than those before training(P<0.01),and the above scores in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.01).After training,the passive angulation errors of 30°,45° and 60° of the affected knee joints in both groups were significantly lower than those before training(P<0.01),and those in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05,P<0.01).After training,the area and length of motion trajectory in both groups with eyes open were significantly smaller than those before training(P<0.01),and the above indicators in the observation group were significantly smaller than those in the control group(P<0.05,P<0.01).After training,the area and length of the movement track of the patients in both groups with eyes closed were significantly smaller than those before training(P<0.01),and the above indicators in the observation group were significantly smaller than those in the control group(P<0.01).The satisfaction of patients in the observation group was 95,which was significantly higher than 81%in the control group(P<0.05).To conclude,compared with the conventional rehabilitation training,the rehabilitation training based on Pro-kin balance system is more effective in improving the function,proprioception and balance function of the affected knee joints of patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament rupture reconstruction,and the patients'satisfaction is higher.

Body weight support Tai Chi footwork improves balance function after total hip arthroplasty / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Most balance disorders after total hip arthroplasty require a variety of rehabilitation methods to improve.Body weight support Tai Chi footwork can be used as a safe and effective balance training method. OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of body weight support Tai Chi footwork on the balance function of patients after total hip arthroplasty. METHODS:Totally 74 subjects undergoing total hip arthroplasty were recruited and randomly divided into a control group(n=37)and a trial group(n=37).The control group received 30 minutes of body weight support walking training and 60 minutes of routine rehabilitation training;the trial group received 30 minutes of body weight support Tai Chi footwork training and 60 minutes of routine rehabilitation training,once a day,5 times a week,for 12 consecutive weeks.Before the intervention,4,8,and 12 weeks after intervention,the Berg balance scale and the dynamic balance ability test were used to evaluate the balance function.Harris score was used to evaluate the hip joint function,and the fall risk index was used to evaluate the fall risk. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The four observation indicators all showed significant time effects(P<0.001).(2)Berg balance scale,Harris score and fall risk index all had an interaction effect(P<0.001),and there was a significant inter-group difference after 12 weeks of intervention(P<0.001),and the effect of the trial group was better than that of the control group.(3)After 12 weeks of intervention,there was an interaction and group effect in the scores of the front and left directions of the dynamic balance test(P<0.001),and there were significant group differences in the scores of the overall,front,left and right directions(P<0.001).(4)The results showed that after 12 weeks of intervention,the balance functions of the trial group and the control group were improved,and the improvement effect of body weight support Tai Chi footwork training was better than body weight support walking training on patients after total hip arthroplasty.

Effect of three-dimensional motion platform training on balance and walking function of stroke patients / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo explore the clinical efficacy of three-dimensional motion platform training on balance and walking function of stroke patients. MethodsFrom August, 2021 to August, 2022, 80 stroke patients from Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University were selected and randomly divided into control group (n = 40) and experimental group (n = 40). The control group received routine rehabilitation training, and the experimental group received three-dimensional motion platform training on the basis of routine rehabilitation training. Before and four weeks after treatment, the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) and 3D gait analysis (step speed, step frequency, percentage of standing phases on the affected side, percentage of double support phase) were used to assess the balance and walking function of patients. ResultsFour weeks after treatment, the scores of BBS, FAC, and step speed, step frequency, percentage of standing phases on the affected side and percentage of double support phase significantly improved in both groups (|t| > 4.423, |Z| > 5.292, P < 0.001), and they were better in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 3.748, |Z| = 2.646, P < 0.05). ConclusionThree-dimensional motion platform training could facilitate to improve the balance and walking function of stroke patients.

Effects of Body Weight and Waist Circumference on Balance Function in Overweight and Obese Adults / 中山大学学报(医学科学版)

ObjectiveTo explore the effects of body weight and waist circumference on static and dynamic balance function in overweight and obese adults. MethodsParticipants （n=103） were selected by cluster random sampling from the Hypoglycemic Weight Loss Clinic of the Endocrinology Department of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. All participants were assessed for basic data collection， biochemical test， body weight， waist circumference and height measurement， static balance function assessed by balance error scoring system （BESS） and dynamic balance function assessed by functional reach test （FRT）. The BESS score and FRT distance of all participants were compared among groups according to different BMI grades and WC grades. Multivariate linear regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of participants' dynamic and static balance functions. Results① With the increase of BMI grading， the BESS score showed an upward trend， and the difference between groups was statistically significant （P = 0.004）. The BESS score of normal WC patients was lower than that of central obesity patients （P < 0.001）， which indicated that compared with normal BMI， overweight and obese people had poor dynamic and static balance ability； ② With the BMI grading， the FRT distance increased， showing a downward trend （P < 0.001）. The FRT distance in normal WC patients was significantly higher than that in central obesity patients （P < 0.001）， which indicated that the static and dynamic balance ability of central obesity patients was worse than that of normal WC patients； ③ In BMI overweight group， the FRT distance decreased significantly with the increase of WC （P = 0.02）. The results showed that under the condition of no difference in BMI， Compared with normal WC， the dynamic and static balance ability of central obese patients was worse； ④ The influence of BESS score on BMI（B=4.12，P =0.027， 95% CI=0.48-7.75）and WC（B = 3.47，P = 0.046， 95% CI = 0.07 - 6.88）was significant. The influence of FRT distance on BMI（B = -5.68，P = 0.001， 95% CI = -8.95 - 2.41）and WC（B = -4.71，P = 0.003， 95% CI = -7.83 to -1.61）was significant， which indicated that the static and dynamic balance ability of obese people was worse with the increase of BMI， and the ability of dynamic and static balance of central obesity was worse than that of normal WC. ConclusionWaist circumference is an independent factor affecting the dynamic and static balance function of overweight and obese people. Under similar BMI， the dynamic balance function of central obese people is worse than that of people with normal waist circumference， leading to higher risk of falling.

Effect of torso training on unstable surface on lower limb motor function in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury / 浙江大学学报·医学版

OBJECTIVES@#To investigate the effect of torso training on unstable surface on lower limb motor function in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury.@*METHODS@#A total of 80 patients with incomplete spinal cord injury caused by thoracolumbar fracture admitted in Ningbo Yinzhou No.2 Hospital from April 2020 to December 2021 were randomly divided into control group and study group, with 40 cases in each group. In addition to routine training, the control group received torso training on stable surface and the study group received torso training on unstable surface. The gait, lower limb muscle strength, balance function, lower limb function, mobility and nerve function of the two groups were compared.@*RESULTS@#After treatment, the stride length, stride frequency and comfortable walking speed improved in the two groups (all P<0.05), and the improvements in study group were more significant (all P<0.05). The muscle strength of quadriceps femoris, gluteus maximus, hamstring, anterior tibialis and gastrocnemius were improved in the two groups (all P<0.05), and the improvements in study group were more significant (all P<0.05); the total trajectories of static eye opening and static eye closing gravity center movement in the two groups were significantly shorter (all P<0.05), and the improvements in the study group were more significant (all P<0.05). The dynamic stability limit range and the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) lower extremity motor score, Berg balance scale, modified Barthel index scale in the two groups were significantly higher (all P<0.05), and these scores in study group were significantly higher than those in the control group (all P<0.05). Both groups showed a significant improvement in ASIA grade (all P<0.05), and the improvement in the study group was significantly better (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Torso training on unstable surface can effectively improve the gait and lower limb muscle strength of patients with incomplete spinal cord injury and improve the lower limb motor function.

Clinical study of Tuina combined with functional training to improve the clinical symptoms and balance function in patients with meniscus injury / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective:To observe the effect of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)combined with functional training in improving clinical symptoms and balance function in patients with meniscus injury. Methods:A total of 93 patients with grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ meniscus injury were randomly divided into a functional training group,a Tuina group,and a combination group,with 31 cases in each group.The Tuina group received Tuina manipulation.The functional training group underwent functional training under the supervision of physicians.The combination group received Tuina manipulation in addition to the functional training.The treatment course of all three groups was 8 weeks.The clinical symptoms were observed before the intervention and after 4 and 8 weeks of interventions,and the changes in knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score(KOOS)and Y-balance test(YBT)were compared. Results:There was no statistically significant difference in the total response rate among the three groups after treatment(P>0.05).The total and subscale KOOS in the three groups were significantly higher than those before treatment after 4 and 8 weeks of interventions(P<0.05).There was a statistically significant difference in the total KOOS between the combination group and the functional training group after 4 and 8 weeks of interventions(P<0.05);there was a statistically significant difference in the score of daily living ability and sports and recreation function between the two groups after 8 weeks of interventions(P<0.05).The YBT balance coefficients of the affected and non-affected knees of the three groups were significantly improved after 4 and 8 weeks of interventions(P<0.05),and there was no statistically significant difference among the groups(P>0.05). Conclusion:Tuina,functional training,and their combination can improve clinical symptoms and balance function in patients with grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ meniscus injury.Tuina combined with functional training is significantly effective in improving daily living ability and sports and recreation function.

Research progress on accurate assessment of balance function in stroke patients / 中华全科医师杂志

Balance impairment is a common complication after stroke, which often leads to difficulty in walking function recovery and high risk of fall, seriously affecting the independent activity ability and quality of life of stroke patients. Accurate assessment of balance is conducive to better formulation of rehabilitation plans, evaluation of rehabilitation effects, and guidance of safer daily living activities of stroke patients. This article reviews the research progress of various methods for accurate assessment of balance function in patients with stroke.

Effects of horse-riding squat exercise plus Governor Vessel-regulating Tuina therapy on static balance function in patients with stroke / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective:To observe the effect of horse-riding squat exercise plus Governor Vessel-regulating Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)therapy on static balance function in patients with stroke.Methods:A total of 176 stroke patients were enrolled as the study subjects and divided into four groups by the random number table method,namely horse-riding squat+Tuina group,horse-riding squat group,Tuina group,and control group,with 44 cases in each group.The control group was treated with rehabilitation balance training.The horse-riding squat+Tuina group,horse-riding squat group,and Tuina group were treated with additional horse-riding squat exercise plus Tuina,horse-riding squat exercise,and Tuina treatment,respectively.Four weeks of treatment was regarded as one treatment course.After 1 treatment course,the balance function of the four groups was compared.Results:After treatment,the ellipse area of motion and the length of motion in all four groups were reduced,and the intra-group differences were all statistically significant(P＜0.05).The difference in the ellipse area of motion before and after treatment in the horse-riding squat+Tuina group and the horse-riding squat group was larger than that in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P＜0.05).The difference in the ellipse area of motion before and after treatment in the horse-riding squat+Tuina group was larger than that in the Tuina group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).The difference in the length of motion before and after treatment in the horse-riding squat+Tuina group,the horse-riding squat group,and the Tuina group was greater than that in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P＜0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the pairwise comparison between the horse-riding squat+Tuina group,the horse-riding squat group,and the Tuina group(P＞0.05).Conclusion:Horse-riding squat exercise plus Governor Vessel-regulating Tuina therapy can effectively improve the static balance function in patients with stroke.Training the affected lower limb weight-bearing exercise,adjusting the center of gravity distribution,and promoting the mutual balance and coordination between muscle groups may be the mechanism of improving the static balance function.

Effect of therapeutic postural placement on postural control and balance in stroke patients with hemiplegia / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo explore the effect of therapeutic postural placement on postural control and balance in stroke patients with hemiplegia. MethodsFrom January, 2020 to June, 2022, 60 stroke patients in Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated TCM-WM•Hebei were randomly divided into control group (n = 30) and observation group (n = 30). Both groups accepted routine rehabilitation, while the observation group accepted therapeutic postural placement based on the concept of Bobath additionally. Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Lower Extremity (FMA-LE), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patient (PASS) and Pro-kin balance instrument were used to evaluate the postural control and balance function before and four weeks after treatment, while the area of ellipse and length of motion with eyes open and closed were recorded, respectively. ResultsAfter treatment, the scores of FMA-LE, PASS and BBS significantly increased (|t| > 3.856, P < 0.001), and the area of ellipse and length of motion with eyes open and closed decreased in both groups (|t| > 4.083, P < 0.001); all the indexes were better in the observation group than in the control group (|t| > 2.261, P < 0.05). ConclusionThe therapeutic postural placement could effectively improve the postural control ability and balance function in stroke patients.

Effect of aquatic treadmill training on bilateral abdominal muscle thickness and balance function in stroke patients with hemiplegia / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo explore the effect of aquatic treadmill training on abdominal muscle thickness and balance function in patients with hemiplegia after stroke. MethodsFrom March to October, 2021, 60 patients with hemiplegia after stroke were randomly divided into control group (n = 20), suspension group (n = 20) and aquatic treadmill group (n = 20). On the basis of comprehensive rehabilitation training, the control group received treadmill training, the suspension group received skyrail suspension walking training, and the aquatic treadmill group received treadmill training in water, for four weeks. The curative effect was evaluated by musculoskeletal ultrasound with muscle thickness of bilateral external oblique, internal oblique and transverse abdominal muscles. And they were assessed with Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patient (PASS) and Timed 'Up & Go' Test (TUGT) before and after treatment. ResultsAfter treatment, the thickness of external oblique and internal oblique muscles on the unaffected side, the PASS score and the TUGT time improved in all the three groups (|t| > 2.135, P < 0.05); while the thickness of external oblique, internal oblique and transverse abdominal muscles in the aquatic treadmill training group increased (|t| > 5.567, P < 0.001). The PASS score, the TUGT time, and the thickness of external oblique and internal oblique muscles on the affected side improved more in the aquatic treadmill training group than in the control group and the suspension group (P < 0.05). ConclusionThe aquatic treadmill training is more effective in strenghthening abdominal muscle to improve balance function.

Effect of Dance Intervention on Cognitive Function and Balance Function in Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To explore the effect of dance intervention on the cognitive function and balance function in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment and its possible mechanism through systematic review of related literatures. Methods The literatures of randomized controlled trials on the impact of dance intervention on the cognitive function and balance function of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment were searched in the Cochrane library, PubMed, CBM, Web of Science, EMBASE, CNKI, VIP, Wanfang data and other databases, from establishment to June 7th, 2021. Two researchers screened the literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted data, and evaluated the quality. Results The scores of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) were better in the dance intervention experimental group than in the control group, as well as the scores of Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS), Trail Making Test (TMT)-B and Verbal Fluency Test. However, no significant difference was found in the response time in TMT-A between two groups. Dance intervention could improve the scores of Berg Balance Scale. Conclusion Dance intervention can improve overall cognitive function, memory function, executive function and balance function of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment.

Effect of Dance Intervention on Cognitive Function and Balance Function in Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To explore the effect of dance intervention on the cognitive function and balance function in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment and its possible mechanism through systematic review of related literatures. Methods The literatures of randomized controlled trials on the impact of dance intervention on the cognitive function and balance function of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment were searched in the Cochrane library, PubMed, CBM, Web of Science, EMBASE, CNKI, VIP, Wanfang data and other databases, from establishment to June 7th, 2021. Two researchers screened the literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted data, and evaluated the quality. Results The scores of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) were better in the dance intervention experimental group than in the control group, as well as the scores of Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS), Trail Making Test (TMT)-B and Verbal Fluency Test. However, no significant difference was found in the response time in TMT-A between two groups. Dance intervention could improve the scores of Berg Balance Scale. Conclusion Dance intervention can improve overall cognitive function, memory function, executive function and balance function of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment.

Immediate curative effect of adjustable knee orthosis in knee hyperextension patients after stroke / 中华神经医学杂志

Objective:To investigate the immediate curative effect of adjustable knee orthosis in knee hyperextension patients after stroke.Methods:Thirty patients with knee hyperextension patients after stroke admitted to our hospital from June 2019 to December 2019 were selected. The balance and walking function in these patients were evaluated using Bipedal stability and stability limits were evaluated by Pro-Kin 254 beam walking test system, equilibrium function was evaluated by Berg balance scale (BBS), and walking function was evaluated by timed up and go test (TUGT) and ten-meter walking test (10MWT) before and after wearing the adjustable knee orthosis.Results:Patients after wearing the adjustable knee orthosis had significantly decreased movement length, movement area, standard deviation of the movement trajectory front and rear direction, and standard deviation of the movement trajectory left and right direction, and significantly increased limits of stability as compared with those before wearing the adjustable knee orthosis ( P<0.05). Patients after wearing the adjustable knee orthosis had significantly increased BBS scores, and statistically shortened time of TUGT and 10MWT as compared with those before wearing the adjustable knee orthosis ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The adjustable knee orthosis can improve the bipedal stability and stability limits, and balance and walking functions of knee hyperextension patients after stroke, which is worth of clinical application.

Analysis of the effect of the application of Baduanjin combined with balance pad training in nursing care of elderly Parkinsonundefineds patients to improve their balance function / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective@#To investigate the value of Baduanjin combined with balance pad exercise in improving the balance ability and motor function of elderly Parkinsonundefineds patients.@*Methods@#Totally 120 elderly patients with Parkinsonundefineds disease admitted in our hospital from March 2017 to March 2018 were divided into two groups according to different exercise methods: the balance pad training group (60 cases) and the Baduanjin combined balance pad group (60 cases). After 2 months of continuous exercise, Fugl-Meyer lower limb motor function scale and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) were used to evaluate the recovery of lower limb motor ability and the changes of somatic balance control. Before training and 2 months after training, Parkinsonundefineds Scale (UPDRS) was used to evaluate the motor impairment of the patients.@*Results@#There were no significant differences between the two groups in the Fugl-Meyer score, BBS score, 6mWD and UPDRS scores before training (P>0.05). After 2 months of training, the BBS score of the observation group was (45.5±4.0) points and Fugl-Meyer score. (25.5±3.2) points and 6mWD scores (362.2±44.9) points, the control group was (42.3±3.8) points, (22.7±3.6) points, (337.3±51.0) points, the difference was statistically significant (t=4.493, 4.503, 2.839, P<0.05). After 2 months of training, the UPDRSII and III scores of the observation group were (11.8±3.0) points and (15.8±1.9) points, respectively, which were significantly better than the control group (14.7±2.6) points, (17.2 ± 1.4) points, the difference was statistically significant (t=5.658, 4.595, P<0.05).; the observation group patients had a fall rate of 16.67% (10/60), no fracture cases, the control group was 41.67% (25/60), 6.67% (4/60), the difference was statistically significant (χ2=9.076,-, P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#Bazuanjin combined with balance pad training can significantly improve lower limb motor function, restore gait, improve body balance control and improve quality of life in elderly patients with Parkinsonundefineds disease.

Evaluation of balance function of unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasties for treating unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis can be treated clinically with either total or partial knee arthroplasty. In the choice of treatment methods, a variety of factors lead to significant differences. There is little reliable evidence to guide the clinical surgical options. OBJECTIVE: To compare the short-term curative effect of unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasties in the treatment of unicompartmental osteoarthritis and to explore the effects of two treatment methods on the balance function of patients. METHODS: This was a perspective trial. The patients with unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis were divided into unicompartmental knee arthroplasty group (22 cases, 23 knees) and total knee arthroplasty group (30 cases, 30 knees) based on surgical method. All patients signed the informed consents and the study was approved by the hospital ethical committee. The operation time, hospitalization time, Hospital for Special Surgery score, and the range of motion of the knee joint were compared between two groups to evaluate the early efficacy. The patients’ balance function was evaluated using the Tecnobody Proprioception Test System, Timed Up and Go test, and Berg Balance Scale before and 3 months after surgery. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Compared with the total knee arthroplasty group, the unicompartmental knee arthroplasty group had shorter operation time and hospitalization time (P 0.05). The Tecnobody Proprioception Test System scores at 3 months after surgery in the unicompartmental knee arthroplasty group were significantly higher than those in the total knee arthroplasty group (P < 0.001). (3) These results indicate that both unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasties have satisfactory short-term results in the treatment of unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is superior to total knee arthroplasty in terms of operation time, hospitalization time, and balance function recovery.

Effects of acupuncture combined with meridian oxygen therapy on the balance function in convalescent stroke patients / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of acupuncture combined with meridian oxygen therapy on the balance function in convalescent stroke patients.Methods A total of 120 convalescent stroke patients who met the inclusion criteria were divided into 2 groups by random number table method,60 patients in each group.The control group received conventional rehabilitation exercise,and the observation group received acupuncture combined with meridian oxygen therapy on the basis of the control group.Both groups were treated for 4 weeks.The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) was used to evaluate the patients' balance ability,and the therapeutic effect was evaluated according to the change of BBS score before and after treatment.Results The total effective rate was 95.0％ (57/60) in the observation group and 78.3％ (47/60) in the control group,which presented the statistically significant difference between the two groups (x2=13.072,P＜0.01).After 4 weeks treatment,the BBS score of the observation group (46.76 ± 10.82 vs.38.41 ± 10.73,t=-2.575) was significantly higher than that of the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusions acupuncture combined with meridian oxygen therapy can obviously improve the balance and coordination ability of stroke convalescent patients and improve the quality of life of patients.

Effect of dominant eye on balance function in age-related cataract patients / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To compare the effects of improving the dominant and non-dominant eye vision on the balance function of age-related cataract patients with a 3mo follow-up.<p>METHODS: Totally 106 patients with age-related cataract underwent monocular surgery were recruited. According to whether the surgical eyes were dominant, cases were divided into two groups: the dominant eye group(50 cases)and the non-dominant eyes(56 cases). Balance function(Berg balance scale, timed “up and go”)were tested 1d before surgery and 3mo after surgery.<p>RESULTS: The preoperative and postoperative Berg balance scale score changes were as followes: 50.08±4.92, 51.60±4.96, 1.52±1.14, in dominant eye group and 50.73±3.08, 51.67±2.65, 0.94±1.35 in the non-dominant eye group, there were no statistically differences in the first two items, and the amount of changes were statistically different(<i>P</i>=0.02). The preoperative and postoperative timed “up and go”were changed as these, 11.91±4.08s, 10.96±3.66s, 0.95±1.54s in dominant eye group, and 11.80±3.87s, 10.69±3.16s and 1.11±1.75s in non-dominant eye group, there were no statistically differences in the above three items(all <i>P</i>>0.05).<p>CONCLUSION: There was no effect on the balance function between the improvement of the visual acuity on dominant and the non-dominant eye in the age-related cataract with a 3mo follow-up.