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Effects of lumbar joint mobilization on trunk function, postural balance, and gait in patients with chronic stroke: A
Wonjae Choi1, Jieun Lee2, Seungwon Lee1,3
1Department of Physical Therapy, Joongbu University, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea.
Background:
Patients with stroke have hypomobility in the facet joint of affected side. Lumbar joint mobilization could be used to maintain function and mobility of the joints.
Objective:
This study aimed to investigate the effects of lumbar joint mobilization on trunk function, postural balance, and gait in patients with stroke.
Methods:
Thirty patients with stroke were randomly assigned to two groups. Lumbar joint mobilization was provided for 15 min, 5 times a week for 6 weeks to patients who were allocated into the experimental group. Patients who were allocated into the control group received a sham intervention. Trunk function (trunk impairment scale), postural balance (weight distribution, Berg balance scale, and timed up and go test), and walking (10 m walk test, functional gait assessment, step length, and stride length) were evaluated before and after the experiment for all the patients.
Results:
Lumbar joint mobilization significantly improved trunk function, postural balance, and gait compared with pre-test values in the experimental group (P< 0.05). Significant differences were seen in trunk function, postural balance, and walking between the two groups (P< 0.05).
Conclusion:
Lumbar joint mobilization might be an effective intervention for trunk function, postural balance, and walking in patients with stroke.
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