The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Effects The Type of Canes-Handle Affects in Recovering-Balance of Hemiplegic patients

지팡이 손잡이 형태가 편마비 환자의 균형 회복에 미치는 영향

  • Lee, Sang-Yeol (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Lee, Myoung-Hee (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Park, Min-Chull (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Han, Jin-Tae (Department of Physical Therapy, Sunlin College) ;
  • Kweon, Oh-Hyun (Research Institute Natural Therapy) ;
  • Bae, Sung-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
  • 이상열 (대구대학교 대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 이명희 (대구대학교 대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 박민철 (대구대학교 대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 한진태 (선린대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 권오현 (자연요법 연구소) ;
  • 배성수 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2008.12.25
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Abstract

Purpose: We compared T-type and I-type canes on postural balance in 28 hemiplegic patients. Methods: Subjects were allocated randomly into two groups: a T-shape cane group (n=14) and an I-shape cane group (n=14). Before the test, subjects were trained by a physical therapist to walk with a cane for 6 weeks. The Main Outcome Measures were measured as maximal sway velocity, sway path, sway area, and partial weight bearing using a Balance Performance Monitor (BPM) and ambulation velocity using a 'Timed up and go test'. We also measured the maximal ambulation velocity. Results: The distribution of weight bearing on the affected side without the cane was 35% in the I-shape cane group and 36% in the T-shape cane group. After training, weight bearing on the affected side increased by 45% in the I-shape cane group and 40% in the T-shape cane group. With the cane held in the hand, weight bearing on the affected side in the T-shape cane group decreased by 3%. Conclusion: The I-shaped cane increased static standing balance, including hemiplegic side weight bearing. Therefore, I-shape canes can improve the balance of hemiplegic patients.

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