Watsu approach for improving spasticity and ambulatory function in hemiparetic patients with stroke.
OBJECTIVE
This study reports the effect of Watsu as rehabilitation method for hemiparetic patients with stroke.


METHODS
Watsu consisted of 40 treatment sessions for 8 weeks, delivered underwater or at water surface level, it applied in three patients. Outcome measures included tools for assessing spasticity and ambulatory function.


RESULTS
All patients showed decreased scores in the TAS and RVGA after Watsu application.


CONCLUSIONS
Watsu was helpful in controlling spasticity and improving ambulatory function of the patients with hemiparesis.
Chon
Seung Chul
SC
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hanyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. biomechanic1@hotmail.com
Oh
Duck Won
DW
Shim
Jae Hun
JH
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010291:Paresis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D016896:Treatment Outcome