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Effects of Gluteus Medius Strengthening Training Using Pressure Biofeedback Unit for Muscle Function and Balance in Stroke Patients

  • Park, Jeong-Ju (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Daejeon University) ;
  • So, Hyun-Jeong (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Daejeon University) ;
  • Shin, Won-Seob (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Medical Science, Daejeon University)
  • Received : 2015.07.23
  • Accepted : 2015.08.16
  • Published : 2015.08.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of gluteus medius (GM) strengthening training using the pressure biofeedback unit for lower extremity muscle function and balance ability in stroke patients. Methods: Twenty-seven stroke patients (14 men, 13 women) volunteered to participate in this study. They were randomly assigned to 3 groups: pressure biofeedback unit GM training, general GM training, and control group. Experimental group 1 performed GM strengthening training using PBU in the sidelying position. Experimental group 2 performed GM strengthening training without PBU in the sidelying position. The training program lasted 4 weeks (20-minute sessions, three times a week). Muscle function was assessed by measuring muscle strength and endurance, and Berg balance scale (BBS), Lateral Reach Test (LRT), and limited of stability (LOS) velocity were measured for evaluation of balance ability. Results: Enhancement of muscle strength and endurance was significantly higher in experimental group 1 than in the other two groups (p<0.05). In comparison of the balance function, experimental group 1 showed a significantly enhanced ability to balance (p<0.05). After the intervention, experimental group 1 showed a significant reduction of LOS velocity in the anterior direction and affected direction (p<0.05). There was no significant difference than the other two groups but a large reduction was observed. Conclusion: These findings suggest that selective gluteus medius strengthening training using the pressure biofeedback unit is effective for lower extremity muscle function and balance ability in stroke patients.

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