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Do trunk exercises improve trunk and upper extremity performance, post stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Norah Alhwoaimel1,1, Ruth Turk1, Martin Warner1
1University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Neurorehabilitation
|November 8, 2018
Summary
Trunk exercises significantly improve trunk performance in stroke survivors across all recovery stages. However, current evidence does not support their effectiveness for enhancing upper limb function post-stroke.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Trunk control is crucial for post-stroke recovery, impacting both trunk performance and upper limb function.
- The specific benefits of trunk exercises on these outcomes remain incompletely understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of trunk exercises on trunk performance after stroke.
- To determine if trunk exercises improve upper limb function in stroke patients.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was performed across multiple databases (1990-2017).
- Included were randomized controlled trials published in English.
- Studies focused on trunk exercises for trunk performance and/or upper limb function post-stroke.
Main Results:
- Analysis of 17 studies (599 participants) revealed a significant positive effect of trunk exercises on trunk performance.
- The effect size ranged from very large (acute stroke) to medium (subacute/chronic stroke).
- No studies measured the impact of trunk exercises on upper limb impairment or function.
Conclusions:
- Trunk exercises are effective in improving trunk performance for individuals with acute, subacute, and chronic stroke.
- Currently, no evidence demonstrates that trunk exercises enhance upper limb function post-stroke.
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