Evaluation of Standing Balance in Hemiplegic Patients Using the Functional Reach Test
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
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: 647-651, 2002.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To examine the validity of the fuctional reach test (FRT) for evaluation of standing balance in hemiplegic patients.METHOD:
Twenty three hemiplegic patients who were capable of standing without assistive devices were assessed on the FRT only with intact upper limb, the one-legged stance, the timed up and go test (TUG), the 10 meter walking time (10 mWT), the 'Hauser' ambulation index (AI), and the standing balance of Bohannon.RESULTS:
The forward reach of FRT demonstrated significant correlation with the TUG and the 10 mWT (p<0.01), but no significant relationship with the one-legged stance, standing balance of Bohannon and AI.CONCLUSION:
The forward reach of FRT may be simple and useful tool for assessing the clinical balance function and reflecting gait ability and fall-down risk in hemiplegic patients.
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Assunto principal:
Tecnologia Assistiva
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Caminhada
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Transtornos Neurológicos da Marcha
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Extremidade Superior
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Marcha
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2002
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