title: Study of acceleration of center of mass during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit in patients with stroke.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the center of mass during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit activities in the timed up and go test between healthy subjects and patients with stroke. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty healthy participants and thirty patients with stroke volunteered for this study. Acceleration of the center of mass was measured using a wireless tri-axial accelerometer during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit activities in the timed up and go test. Accelerometer data were analyzed using BTS G-studio software. [Results] The phase duration was significantly longer and the anterior-posterior, mediolateral, and vertical acceleration ranges were significantly lower during sit-to-stand for patients with stroke than for healthy controls. Further, phase duration and the mediolateral acceleration range during stand-to-sit differed significantly between healthy controls and subjects with stroke. [Conclusions] During training for the sit-to-stand activity, the focus should be all three balance dimensions, but during training for the stand-to-sit activity, the focus should be on improving mediolateral balance and asymmetrical foot positioning should be recommended.
authors: Department of Physical Therapy, Dream Hospital, Republic of Korea.
authors: Eunjin
authors: E
authors: Na
authors: Department of Physical Therapy, Dream Hospital, Republic of Korea.
authors: Hyesun
authors: H
authors: Hwang
authors: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Sciences, Jeonju University, Republic of Korea.
authors: Youngkeun
authors: Y
authors: Woo
keywords: Center of mass; Sit-to-stand; Stand-to-sit