The effect of step climbing exercise on balance and step length in chronic stroke patients

[Purpose] The objective of this study was to examine the effect of step climbing exercise on the walking ability of stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Among hospitalized stroke patients, 24 were selected based on the study criteria and randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group (12...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015, Vol.27(11), pp.3515-3518
Main Authors: Park, Ki-Hyeon, Kim, Da-Yeon, Kim, Tae-Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Muscle strength
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Step climbing
Stroke
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Summary:[Purpose] The objective of this study was to examine the effect of step climbing exercise on the walking ability of stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Among hospitalized stroke patients, 24 were selected based on the study criteria and randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group (12 patients) and a control group (12 patients). The patients in both groups participated in 15-minute exercise sessions three times a week for eight weeks. To analyze the effect of the exercise, muscle strength, the Timed Up and Go test, and step length were measured before and after the exercise. [Results] step climbing exercise improved the muscle strength in the lower limbs of the stroke patients, as well as their Timed Up and Go results and step lengths. [Conclusion] The effects were similar to a stair gait exercise, and thus, step climbing may be more broadly applied to the treatment of stroke patients.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.27.3515