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Effects of Task-oriented Training on Balance Function and Waking Ability in Stroke Patients

Xie Renming

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Objective:To study the effect of task-oriented training on balance function and waking ability in stroke patients.Methods:Twenty stroke patients were assigned randomly to either experimental group(n=10) or control group(n=10).The experimental group received task-oriented training on lower limbs,and the control group received neurodevelopmental treatment on lower limbs.Subjects were assessed with 5-meter Walk Test (5m-WT),Berg Balance Scale(BBS) and Timed up and go(TUG) test before and 4 weeks after training.Results:After training for 4 weeks,both groups scored higher on 5m-WT and BBS and lower on TUG test than before training.There were significantly higher scores on 5m-WT and BBS and significantly lower scores on TUG test in experimental group than in control group.Conclusion:Task-oriented training was more effective for improving balance function of stroke patients.

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Key concepts: Berg Balance Scale, Balance (ability), Stroke (engine), Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Psychology, Timed Up and Go test, Physical therapy, Test (biology)