title: Effect of aquatic dual-task training on balance and gait in stroke patients.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of aquatic dual-task training on balance and gait in stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty stroke patients were divided into the experimental (n=10) and control (n=10) groups. Both groups underwent neurodevelopmental treatment. The experimental group additionally underwent aquatic dual-task training for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks. Balance was measured using the Berg balance scale, Five Times Sit-to Stand Test, and Functional Reach Test. Gait was measured using the 10-Meter Walk Test, Timed Up and Go Test, and Functional Gait Assessment. [Results] For intragroup comparison, the experimental group showed a significant change after the experiment in all balance and gait assessment tests. For intergroup comparison, the experimental group showed relatively more significant change after the experiment in all balance and gait assessment tests. [Conclusion] Our results showed that aquatic dual-task training has a positive effect on balance and gait in stroke patients.
authors: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University, Republic of Korea.
authors: Kyoung
authors: K
authors: Kim
authors: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University, Republic of Korea; Department of Physical Therapy, Sunhan Hospital, Republic of Korea.
authors: Dong-Kyu
authors: DK
authors: Lee
authors: Department of Physical Therapy, Seonam University, Republic of Korea.
authors: Eun-Kyung
authors: EK
authors: Kim
keywords: Aquatic dual-task training; Balance; Gait