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Watsu approach for improving spasticity and ambulatory function in hemiparetic patients with stroke
Seung Chul Chon1, Duck Won Oh, Jae Hun Shim
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hanyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. biomechanic1@hotmail.com
Background And Purpose:
This study reports the effect of Watsu as rehabilitation method for hemiparetic patients with stroke.
Method:
Watsu consisted of 40 treatment sessions for 8 weeks, delivered underwater or at water surface level, it applied in three patients. Outcome measures included tools for assessing spasticity and ambulatory function.
Results:
All patients showed decreased scores in the TAS and RVGA after Watsu application.
Conclusions:
Watsu was helpful in controlling spasticity and improving ambulatory function of the patients with hemiparesis.
