Cross training effects of non-paralytic dorsiflexion muscle strengthening exercise on paralytic dorsiflexor muscle activity, gait ability, and balancing ability in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized, controlled, pilot trial

Autor: Sung-Chan, Park, Jun-Nam, Ryu, Se-Jung, Oh, Yong-Jun, Cha
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions
ISSN: 1108-7161
Popis: Objective: To investigate the effects of non-paralytic dorsiflexion muscle strengthening exercise on functional abilities in chronic hemiplegic patients after stroke. Methods: A total of 21 patients with chronic stroke underwent dorsiflexion muscle strengthening exercise (MST) 5 times a week for 6 weeks (the experimental group, MST to non-paralytic dorsiflexion muscles, n=11; the control group, MST to paralytic dorsiflexion muscles; n=10). Paralytic dorsiflexor muscle activities (DFA) and 10 m walking tests (10MWT) and timed up and go tests (TUG) were measured before and after intervention. Results: A significant increase in DFA was observed after intervention in the experimental and control groups (p.05). Conclusion: Strengthening exercise performed on non-paralytic dorsiflexion muscles had positive cross-training effects on paralytic dorsiflexor muscle activities, balance abilities, and walking abilities in patients with chronic stroke.
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