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. 2013 Jul;25(7):803-6.
doi: 10.1589/jpts.25.803. Epub 2013 Aug 20.

The effects of core stabilization exercise on dynamic balance and gait function in stroke patients

Eun-Jung Chung  1 , Jung-Hee Kim, Byoung-Hee Lee
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The effects of core stabilization exercise on dynamic balance and gait function in stroke patients

Eun-Jung Chung et al. J Phys Ther Sci. 2013 Jul.

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of core stabilization exercise on dynamic balance and gait function in stroke patients. [Subjects] The subjects were 16 stroke patients, who were randomly divided into two groups: a core stabilization exercise group of eight subjects and control group of eight subjects. [Methods] Subjects in both groups received general training five times per week. Subjects in the core stabilization exercise group practiced an additional core stabilization exercise program, which was performed for 30 minutes, three times per week, during a period of four weeks. All subjects were evaluated for dynamic balance (Timed Up and Go test, TUG) and gait parameters (velocity, cadence, step length, and stride length). [Results] Following intervention, the core exercise group showed a significant change in TUG, velocity, and cadence. The only significant difference observed between the core group and control group was in velocity. [Conclusion] The results of this study suggest the feasibility and suitability of core stabilization exercise for stroke patients.

Keywords: Core stabilization; Gait; Stroke.

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