Study on the Usefulness of Sit to Stand Training in Self-directed Treatment of Stroke Patients.
[Purpose] This study sought to determine the usefulness of sit to stand training in self-directed treatment of stroke patients. It examined the effect that sit to stand training has on balance and functional movement depending on the form of support surfaces. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty stroke patients were randomly sampled and divided into an unstable support surface group (15) and stable support surface group (15). In order to identify the effect depending on the form of support surfaces, 15 minutes of support surface training plus + 15 minutes of free gait training was performed. [Results] The results of the unstable support surface training showed that the corresponding sample t-test results were significant for the 7-item 3-point Berg balance scale, timed Up and Go test, and 6-minute walking test. The independent samples t-test, showed that there were significant outcomes in step length on the affected side, and step length on the unaffected side. [Conclusion] In conclusion, the sit to stand training on stable support surfaces was not as effective as the training using unstable support surfaces, but it is a simple and stable exercise with less risk of falls during training. It can also be performed alone by the patient in order to increase endurance and dynamic balance ability. Therefore, it is considered a useful exercise that can be performed alone by the patient outside the treatment room.
Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University, Republic of Korea.
Byeong-Mu
BM
Mun
Department of Physical Therapy, Daewon University College, Republic of Korea.
Yeon-Seop
YS
Lee
Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University, Republic of Korea.
Tae-Ho
TH
Kim
Department of Occupational Therapy, Youngdong University, Republic of Korea.
Ji-Hyun
JH
Lee
Department of Rehabilitation Center, Yuseong Wellness Hospital, Republic of Korea.
Sun-Mi
SM
Sim
Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Konyang University, Republic of Korea.
In-Mo
IM
Park
Department of Rehabilitation Center, Dreammsol Hospital, Republic of Korea.
Jin
J
Park
Department of Physical Therapy, Konyang University, Republic of Korea.
Dong-Kwon
DK
Seo
Self-directed treatment; Sit to stand; Stroke