The effect of obstacle training in water on static balance of chronic stroke patients.
[Purpose] This study evaluated the effects of water and land-based obstacle training on static balance of chronic stroke patients. [Subjects] The subjects were randomly allocated to an aqua group (n=15) and a land group (n=15). [Methods] Both groups trained for 40 minutes, 3 times a week for 12 weeks. Static balance was assessed by measuring the mean velocities of mediolateral (ML) and anteroposterior (AP), and sway area with the eyes closed. [Results] Following the intervention, both groups showed significant changes in ML velocity, AP velocity, and sway area. The static balance of the aqua group was significantly better than the land group. [Conclusion] The results of this study suggest the feasibility and suitability of obstacle training in water for stroke patients.
Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu University, Republic of Korea.
Jaehyun
J
Jung
Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College, Republic of Korea.
Jiyeun
J
Lee
Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College, Republic of Korea.
Eunjung
E
Chung
Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu University, Republic of Korea.
Kyoung
K
Kim
Aqua; Obstacle training; Stroke