scholarly journals Effects of Lower-Leg Kinesiology Taping on Balance Ability in Stroke Patients with Foot Drop

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Hyeon Bae ◽  
Hyeong Geun Kim ◽  
Kyung Sam Min ◽  
Suk Min Lee
Keyword(s):  
Scale Score ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Lower Leg ◽  
Foot Drop ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Ability ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Over Time

Objective. The purpose of this study was to observe the effects of lower-leg kinesiology taping on balance ability in stroke patients with foot drop.Design. Randomized controlled trial study.Method. Thirty stroke patients with foot drop were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group underwent kinesiology taping, and the control group underwent placebo taping. Balance ability was assessed before and after taping in both groups.Results. No difference was observed over time in the Berg Balance Scale score between the two groups, and a significant difference in the Berg Balance Scale score was observed only in the experimental group. Additionally, there were significant differences in the center of pressure area and limits of stability over time.Conclusion. Kinesiology taping temporarily improved static balance ability in stroke patients. However, its effect on dynamic balance was not verified. Therefore, further research on the influence of long-term kinesiology taping on dynamic balance and gait ability is suggested.

scholarly journals Balance Training with Electromyogram-Triggered Functional Electrical Stimulation in the Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Kyeongjin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Static Balance ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Ankle Muscle ◽  
Balance Ability ◽  
Leg Muscle ◽  
Experimental Group

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of balance training with electromyogram-triggered functional electrical stimulation (EMG-triggered FES) to improve static balance, dynamic balance, and ankle muscle activation in stroke patients. Forty-nine participants (>6 months after stroke) were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n = 25) and the control group (n = 24). The experimental group underwent balance training with EMG-triggered FES for 40 min a day, 5 days a week, for a 6-week period in addition to general rehabilitation. The control group underwent balance training without EMG-triggered FES along with conventional therapy. Outcome measures included static balance ability, dynamic balance ability, and leg muscle activation. The static and dynamic balance abilities were significantly improved after intervention in both groups (p < 0.05), although the experimental group showed considerably greater improvement than the control group (p < 0.05). Leg muscle activation on the affected side resulted in significant improvements in the experimental group (p < 0.05) when compared with baseline but not in the control group. Balance training with EMG-triggered FES is an acceptable and effective intervention to improve the static balance, dynamic balance, and ankle muscle activation in stroke patients.

scholarly journals Short-Term Effect of Kinesio Taping of Lower-Leg Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Pattern on Gait Parameter and Dynamic Balance in Chronic Stroke with Foot Drop

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Dongyun Lee ◽  
Youngsook Bae
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Foot Drop ◽  
Gait Velocity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this study is to identify the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) leg Kinesio taping on gait parameters and dynamic balance in chronic stroke patients with foot drop. A total 22 chronic stroke patients were randomly assigned to experimental (n = 11) and control groups (n = 11). All subjects underwent conventional therapy and gait training for 50 min. The experimental group additionally received KT of tibialis anterior muscle (TA) and hamstring muscles according to the PNF pattern. The control group received KT of only TA. The primary outcome measures that the gait parameter are gait velocity, cadence, step length, and stride length. Dynamic balance was measured by the timed up-and-go test (TUG) time and activity-specific balance confidence scale (ABC) as the secondary outcomes. All of the measurements were performed baseline and 24 h after intervention. Our results showed that the experimental group showed significant improvements in gait velocity, cadence, step length, stride length and TUG, and ABC score compared with the control group. We conclude that the short term effect of application of lower-leg KT according to the PNF pattern increased the gait ability and dynamic balance of chronic stroke patients with foot drop.

scholarly journals Effects of Multi-Directional Step-Up Training with Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Gait and Balance Ability in Stroke Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 758-763
Author(s):  
Jieun Choi ◽  
Joong-Hwi Kim
Keyword(s):  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Balance Ability ◽  
Functional Gait ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
10 Meter Walk Test

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of multi-directional step-up training with rhythmic auditory stimulation on gait and balance ability in stroke patients and also to help develop fall prevention and exercise programs for returning to daily life after stroke. The intervention method was randomly assigned to sixteen stroke patients, eight patients each in the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group carried out multi-directional step-up training with rhythmic auditory stimulation, and the control group performed only multi-directional step-up training. The training proceeded twelve times for 30 minutes for four weeks, and functional gait assessment, 10-meter walk test, and dynamic (by the Berg balance scale) and static (by Balancia software, Mintosys, Korea) balance ability assessments were conducted to examine the effect of the training on improving balance and gait ability. The study compared and analyzed the differences in the amount of change within the groups before and after training, and the differences in the amount of change between the two groups. Both groups showed more improved results after training than before in all assessments that measured gait and balance ability (p < 0.05). However, the experimental group showed a greater difference in the amount of change in every gait and balance ability assessment compared to the control group. (p < 0.05). Therefore, multi-directional step-up training can be an efficient intervention to improve the gait and balance ability of stroke patients and when accompanied by rhythmic auditory stimulation, the effectiveness could be maximized.

scholarly journals Effect of Ankle Kinesio Taping on Dynamic Balance in Stroke Patients- A Pilot Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Megha Mohandas ◽  
Rutika Patil ◽  
Ajay Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Balance Function ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Functional Abnormality ◽  
Kinesio Tape ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
10 Meter Walk Test

Background: Stroke causes partial brain loss, which leads to a functional abnormality of the brain, which produces a variety of symptoms the most prevalent of which is balance affection. Kinesio tape is a thin, light and elastic material which does not immobilize the joint and allows for free movement irrespective of the tape. It serves to facilitate or inhibit the muscle as needed and provides joint stability which will help improve balance function. It is also used to reduce pain, which is a typical complaint in stroke patients. Objective: To assess for immediate and post effects of kinesio tape in stroke patients using Berg Balance Scale and 10 Meter walk test. Method: A total of 15 participants were chosen based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Before application of kinesio tape, the Berg balance scale and a 10-meter walk test were performed and recorded. Following the application, the subjects were reassessed, and the outcomes of the 5-day follow-up were recorded. These scores were statistically analyzed. Result: The statistical analysis showed that there is a significant increase in the dynamic balance function post kinesio tape application. An average increase of 5 scores in BBS was noted and average improvement of 5.70 seconds in 10MWT. Conclusion: This study concludes that there is a significant improvement on dynamic balance after application of kinesio tape in stroke patients. Key words: Stroke, kinesio tape, dynamic balance.

Effects of a core stabilization training program on balance ability in persons with Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 764-772
Author(s):  
Irene Cabrera-Martos ◽  
Ana Teresa Jiménez-Martín ◽  
Laura López-López ◽  
Janet Rodríguez-Torres ◽  
Araceli Ortiz-Rubio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Core Stability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Balance Ability ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: To explore the effects of an eight-week core stability program on balance ability in persons with Parkinson’s disease. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: A local Parkinson’s association. Subjects: A total of 44 participants with a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease were randomly assigned to an experimental ( n = 22) or control group ( n = 22). Intervention: The experimental group received 24 sessions of core training, while the control group received an intervention including active joint mobilization, muscle stretching, and motor coordination exercises. Main measures: The primary outcome measure was dynamic balance evaluated using the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test. Secondary outcomes included the balance confidence assessed with the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale and standing balance assessed by the maximal excursion of center of pressure during the Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance and the Limits of Stability test. Results: After treatment, a significant between-group improvement in dynamic balance was observed in the experimental group compared to the control group (change, 2.75 ± 1.80 vs 0.38 ± 2.15, P = 0.002). The experimental group also showed a significant improvement in confidence (change, 16.48 ± 16.21 vs 3.05 ± 13.53, P = 0.047) and maximal excursion of center of pressure in forward (change, 0.86 ± 1.89 cm vs 0.17 ± 0.26 cm, P = 0.048), left (change, 0.88 ± 2.63 cm vs 0.07 ± 0.48 cm, P = 0.010), and right (change, 1.63 ± 2.82 cm vs 0.05 ± 0.17 cm, P = 0.046) directions of limits of stability compared to the control group. Conclusion: A program based on core stability in comparison with non-specific exercise benefits dynamic balance and confidence and increases center of mass excursion in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

scholarly journals A learning system for automatic Berg Balance Scale score estimation

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 60-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davide Bacciu ◽  
Stefano Chessa ◽  
Claudio Gallicchio ◽  
Alessio Micheli ◽  
Luca Pedrelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scale Score ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Balance Scale

Group- and Individual-Level Responsiveness of the 3-Point Berg Balance Scale and 3-Point Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 529-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Jing Huang ◽  
Gong-Hong Lin ◽  
Shih-Chieh Lee ◽  
Yi-Miau Chen ◽  
Sheau-Ling Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Postural Assessment

Short Berg Balance Scale — correlation to static and dynamic balance and applicability among the aged

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulla Hohtari-Kivimäki ◽  
Marika Salminen ◽  
Tero Vahlberg ◽  
Sirkka-Liisa Kivelä
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale

scholarly journals Clinical Evidence Based Nursing (EBNP) Penggunaan Berg Balance Scale Untuk Mengkaji Keseimbangan Pada Pasien Stroke

JKEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-231
Author(s):  
Dwi Kartika Rahayuningtyas ◽  
Ratna Sitorus ◽  
I Made Kariasa ◽  
Yunisar Gultom
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
The Body ◽  
Balance Assessment ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Static State ◽  
Dynamic Conditions ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Evidence Based Nursing

Stroke can affect balance. Balance is the ability to maintain the body in a balanced position both in static and dynamic conditions. However, the assessment of the existing balance is only done in a static state in stroke patients. The balance assessment describes the balance of stroke patients so that they can be written on asessment form and the transfer record and can determine the need for balance training as one of the rehabilitation of stroke patients. This EBN application aims to find out the use of Berg Balance Scale to assess the balance of both static and dynamic conditions in stroke patients. The method used is conducting PICO analysis, searching database, critical appraisal, and determining relevant journals. EBN implementation was carried out on 10 people who had a stroke in zone A on the 5th floor of Building A RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo. This study uses the Berg Balance Scale scale in Indonesian. The analysis showed that stroke patients who experienced balance disorders were 7 people and did not experience a balance of 3 people BBS can assess the balance of stroke patients in accordance with existing evidence. BBS can be used as a balance assessment in stroke patients.

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