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The effect of obstacle training in water on static balance of chronic stroke patients
Jung J, Lee J, Chung E, Kim K
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2014 Mar;26(3):437-440
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 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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