The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Influence of Visual Feedback Training on the Balance and Walking in Stroke Patients

  • Lee, Kwan-Sub (Kang Hospital of Daegu) ;
  • Choe, Han-Seong (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduated school, Catholic University of Daegu) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Hong (Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu Health College)
  • Received : 2015.11.15
  • Accepted : 2015.12.24
  • Published : 2015.12.25
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate changes in the balance ability of patients whose head positions were altered due to stroke. Subjects were divided into three groups to determine the effects of the training on dynamic balance and gait. Methods: Forty-two stroke patients were enrolled. The Visual Feedback Training (VFT) group performed four sets of exercises per training session using a Sensoneck device, while the Active Range of Motion (ART) group performed eight sets per training session after receiving education from an experienced therapist. The Visual Feedback with Active Range of Motion (VAT) group performed four sets of active range of motion and two sets of visual-feedback training per session using a Sensoneck device. The training sessions were conducted three days a week for eight weeks. Results: The comparison of changes in dynamic balance ability showed that a significant difference in the total distance of the body center was found in the VFT group (p<0.05) and Significant differences were found according to the training period (p<0.05). The comparison of the 10 m walk test showed that the main effect test, treatment period and interactions between group had statistically significant differences between the three groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: Head-adjustment training using visual feedback can improve the balance ability and gait of stroke patients. These results show that coordination training between the eyes and head with visual feedback exercises can be used as a treatment approach to affect postural control through various activities involving the central nervous system.

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