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Relationship between functional balance and walking ability in individuals with chronic stroke
Masumeh Hessam1, Reza Salehi1,2, Mohammad Jafar Shaterzadeh Yazdi1
1Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran: Golestan St, Ahvaz, 6135733133, Iran.
Journal of Physical Therapy Science
|August 30, 2018
Summary
The Functional Ambulation Category effectively assesses functional balance in chronic stroke survivors. Improving balance is key for enhancing walking ability during stroke rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Biomechanics
Background:
- Chronic stroke frequently leads to impaired balance and functional ambulation.
- Accurate assessment tools are crucial for guiding rehabilitation strategies in stroke survivors.
- Understanding the relationship between balance and walking is vital for recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) for assessing functional balance in chronic stroke.
- To determine the correlation between balance impairment and functional ambulation post-stroke.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 31 chronic stroke patients (first ischemic stroke, no cognitive deficits).
- Functional ambulation assessed using the Functional Ambulation Category (FAC).
- Functional balance evaluated with the Berg Balance Scale (BBS).
Main Results:
- Mean BBS score was 47.38 (SD=7.54); mean FAC score was 3.8 (SD=0.79).
- A significant positive correlation (r=0.80) was found between balance impairment and ambulatory function.
- FAC demonstrated validity in evaluating functional balance.
Conclusions:
- The Functional Ambulation Category is a valid measure for assessing functional balance in chronic stroke.
- Functional balance is a critical factor influencing walking ability in stroke survivors.
- Targeting functional balance during rehabilitation may improve ambulation outcomes.
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