title: Effect of lumbar stabilization exercises on the balance ability of patients with stroke: a systematic review.
abstract: [Purpose] This study performed a systematic literature review of the ability of lumbar stabilization exercises (LSE) to improve the balance ability of stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] A systematic review was conducted of four databases. The papers retrieved were evaluated based on the following inclusion criteria: 1) design, a controlled clinical trial; 2) intervention, LSE; 3) outcome, change in balance ability; and 4) year of publication, 2000 to 2013. [Results] The findings of 6 papers were compared to determine the effects of lumbar stabilization exercises on stroke patients' balance abilities. The papers had methodological quality scores of 5-8 on the PEDro scale. [Conclusion] Lumbar stabilization exercises have a positive influence on stroke patients' balance abilities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medical Services, Honam University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Dae-Sik
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Dae-In
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Jung
authors.affiliation: Department of Health and Medical Administration, Chosun College of Science and Technology: 309-1 Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju 501-744, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sang-Yeol
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Bae
keywords: Balance ability; Lumbar stabilization exercise; Stroke