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BOBATH vs. TASK-ORIENTED TRAINING AFTER STROKE: An assessor-blind randomized controlled trial.

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The Bobath concept improved rectus abdominis muscle thickness more than task-oriented training in stroke patients. Both methods enhanced motor function and balance, but neither showed superiority for overall functional ability.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy
  • Stroke Recovery

Background:

  • Stroke significantly impairs motor function, balance, and gait.
  • Rehabilitation strategies like the Bobath concept and task-oriented training aim to improve post-stroke recovery.
  • Understanding the comparative efficacy of these approaches is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of the Bobath concept and task-oriented training on motor function, muscle thickness, balance, gait, and goal achievement in stroke survivors.
  • To determine if one rehabilitation approach offers superior benefits for specific functional domains.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized study involving 32 stroke patients divided into Bobath and task-oriented training groups.
  • An 8-week intervention period with 1-hour sessions, three times per week.
  • Assessment of clinical outcomes (Trunk Impairment Scale, Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement, Goal Attainment Scale), balance, gait, and trunk muscle thickness via ultrasound.

Main Results:

  • Both groups showed significant improvements in clinical scores and balance (limits of stability).
  • The Bobath group demonstrated a superior increase in rectus abdominis muscle thickness compared to the task-oriented group.
  • Task-oriented training led to significant gains in gait velocity, step length, and functional ambulation, with decreased double support time on the paretic side.

Conclusions:

  • The Bobath concept may be more effective for improving trunk muscle thickness in stroke patients.
  • While task-oriented training excels in enhancing gait parameters, neither approach proved superior for overall functional ability improvement.