Clinical Research
Improvement of walking ability of stroke patients with knee joint training by whole body vibration therapy apparatus combined with elastic belt
Zhanyu Yang, Xuemei Zhou, Qingyan Long, Minxian Wang, Ben Huang, Yanping Guo, Linhai Chen, Jihui Ju
Published 2019-04-15
Cite as Chin J Brain Dis Rehab (Electronic Edition), 2019, 09(2): 96-100. DOI: 10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-123X.2019.02.008
Abstract
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of the dynamic stability of knee joint was trained by using the whole body vibration therapy apparatus and elastic belt to improve the walking ability of stroke patients.
MethodsThirty stroke patients who just started to walk independently were selected and divided into control group (n=15) and treatment group (n=15) according to the random number table method. The control group received conventional rehabilitation treatment. After conventional rehabilitation treatment, the treatment group received 0° to 30° squatting and standing training on the additional whole-body vibration treatment device, and the balance bar used elastic belt to carry out the knee extension and resistance walking training, and piaffe training on the proprioception skateboard. The patients in the two groups were treated for 2 cycles (1 cycle for 1 month). Before and after the treatment, Fugl Meyer motor assessment for low extremity (FMA), 10 m maximum walking speed (MWS), timed up and go test (TUGT) and the time of supporting phase in 3 d gait analysis were conducted for the two groups of patients.
ResultsAfter 2 months of treatment, the patients in the two groups were compared with each other. The FMA score in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group; the TUGT time of 10 m MWS was significantly shorter than that in the control group; the walking ability and stability of the patients in the treatment group were significantly better than that in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).
ConclusionThe whole body vibration therapy apparatus combined with elastic band for knee joint training can improve the walking stability and walking ability of stroke patients.
Key words:
Cerebral apoplexy; On foot; Knee; Vibration therapy; Elastic band resistance
Contributor Information
Zhanyu Yang
Department of Rehabilitation Medical, Suzhou Ruisheng Rehabilitation Hospital, Suzhou 215100, China
Xuemei Zhou
Department of Rehabilitation Medical, Suzhou Ruisheng Rehabilitation Hospital, Suzhou 215100, China
Qingyan Long
Department of Rehabilitation Medical, Suzhou Ruisheng Rehabilitation Hospital, Suzhou 215100, China
Minxian Wang
Department of Rehabilitation Medical, Suzhou Ruisheng Rehabilitation Hospital, Suzhou 215100, China
Ben Huang
Department of Rehabilitation Medical, Suzhou Ruisheng Rehabilitation Hospital, Suzhou 215100, China
Yanping Guo
Department of Rehabilitation Medical, Suzhou Ruisheng Rehabilitation Hospital, Suzhou 215100, China
Linhai Chen
Department of Orthopaedic, Suzhou Ruihua Hospital Affiliated to Suzhou University, Suzhou 215100, China
Jihui Ju
Department of Orthopaedic, Suzhou Ruihua Hospital Affiliated to Suzhou University, Suzhou 215100, China