The impact evaluation of physical therapy on the quality of life of cerebrovascular stroke patients
| Autor: | de Andrade Matas Sl, Maiumi Fukujima M, Veloso Fontes S, Paula Caleffi Segura A |
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| Rok vydání: | 2006 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Cerebrovascular Stroke Adolescent Daily life activities Impact evaluation Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation medicine Humans Kinesiotherapy Stroke Physical Therapy Modalities Aged business.industry Rehabilitation Significant difference Stroke Rehabilitation Middle Aged medicine.disease Ischemic stroke Physical therapy Quality of Life Female Motor Deficit business |
| Zdroj: | International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de readaptation. 29(3) |
| ISSN: | 0342-5282 |
| Popis: | This study aimed to evaluate the impact of physical therapy on the quality of life of patients presenting with a motor deficit caused by ischemic stroke at the median cerebral artery. Physical therapeutic intervention consisted of three sessions per week of conventional kinesiotherapy; 50 min each, for three consecutive months. The sample comprised 18 patients aged between 18 and 72 years old, evaluated according to the Stroke Impact Scale. There was a significant difference for the following domains: strength (P < 0.001), daily life activities (P < 0.001), mobility (P = 0.001), manual function (P = 0.004) and social participation (P=0.001). We were able to conclude that physical therapy, performed for up to three 50-min weekly sessions for 3 consecutive months, resulted in the reduction of motor deficits and functional improvement, consequently promoting favorable effects on the quality of life of patients presenting with motor deficit due to ischemic stroke. |
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