To investigate the efficacy of computer-assisted postural balance training system combined with Bobath balance training on balance disorders after cerebellar stroke.

Forty patients with balance disorders after cerebellar stroke were randomly divided into either a combined training group or a control group(n=20 in each group). The control group was trained with Bobath balance training and routine rehabilitation treatment. On the basis of this, the combined training group used the computer-assisted postural balance training system for rehabilitation treatment. The balance function, activities of daily living and motor function were evaluated with the Berg Balance Scale(BBS), modified Barthel Index, mBI)and Fugl-Meyer Assessment(FMA)before and after treatment, and the computer-assisted postural balance training system was used to conduct the postural balance ability according to the center of gravity track length, rectangle area of track, and peripheral area of track.

There were no significant differences in various indexes before treatment between the patients of both groups. The scores of BBS, mBI and FMA after treatment were increased obviously(all P<0.001). The the center of gravity track length, rectangle area of track, and peripheral area of track were decreased compared before treatment(P<0.001 or 0.05). In addition to the FMA score, all the indexes of the combined training group after treatment were significantly better than those of the control group(all P<0.05).

On the basis of Bobath balance training, using computer-assisted postural balance training system can obviously improve the balance disorder and extremities motion ability after cerebellar stroke, and thus improving the activities of daily living in cerebellar stroke patients.

Stroke; Cerebellar Diseases; Cerebellar Ataxia; Postural Balance; Exercise Therapy; Recovery of Function