The Effect of Obstacle Training in Water on Static Balance of Chronic Stroke Patients

Overview

Journal J Phys Ther Sci

Date 2014 Apr 8

PMID 24707102

Citations 9

Authors

Jaehyun Jung

Jiyeun Lee

Eunjung Chung

Kyoung Kim

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Abstract

[Purpose] This study evaluated the effects of water and land-based obstacle training on static balance of chronic stroke patients. [Subjects] The subjects were randomly allocated to an aqua group (n=15) and a land group (n=15). [Methods] Both groups trained for 40 minutes, 3 times a week for 12 weeks. Static balance was assessed by measuring the mean velocities of mediolateral (ML) and anteroposterior (AP), and sway area with the eyes closed. [Results] Following the intervention, both groups showed significant changes in ML velocity, AP velocity, and sway area. The static balance of the aqua group was significantly better than the land group. [Conclusion] The results of this study suggest the feasibility and suitability of obstacle training in water for stroke patients.

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