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Effect of spinal stabilization with visual feedback on the balance of chronic stroke patients
Chae JB, Lee MH
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2011 Apr;23(2):229-231
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: This study aimed to find the effect of spinal stabilization with visual feedback on the balance of stroke survivors. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Twenty-one chronic stroke patients participated in the study. The experimental group underwent a spinal stabilization exercise program 30 minutes per day, 5 times per week, for a total of 8 weeks. The control group received conventional physiotherapy. The Berg balance scale, and the Timed Up and Go and Functional reach tests were performed to assess subjects' balance. RESULTS: There were significant differences between before and after the intervention in all balance parameters of the experimental group, but the control group showed no significant differences. A statistically significant difference was found between the two groups for the Timed Up and Go test. CONCLUSION: The results of this study show that spinal stabilization with visual feedback is an effective intervention for improving the balance of chronic stroke patients.

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