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Balance control in hemiparetic stroke patients: main tools for evaluation
Clarissa Barros de Oliveira1, Italo Roberto Torres de Medeiros, Norberto Anizio Ferreira Frota
1Department of Neurology, Hospital das Clínicas, São Paulo University, São Paulo, Brazil. cla-oliveira@uol.com.br
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
|February 24, 2009
Summary
Stroke survivors with hemiparesis often experience balance problems due to issues with postural control systems. This review covers common balance abnormalities and diagnostic tools for hemiparetic patients after stroke.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Post-stroke hemiparesis frequently leads to significant balance impairments.
- These balance deficits arise from complex alterations in multiple physiological systems crucial for postural control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common balance abnormalities observed in hemiparetic stroke patients.
- To outline the primary diagnostic tools utilized for assessing these balance issues.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on balance disorders post-stroke.
- Analysis of physiological systems impacting postural control (sensory, motor, cognitive, perceptual).
Main Results:
- Identified common balance abnormalities in hemiparetic patients.
- Cataloged key diagnostic instruments for evaluating balance deficits.
Conclusions:
- Addressing balance impairments is critical for functional recovery in stroke survivors.
- Understanding common abnormalities and diagnostic methods aids in effective patient management.