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Physiotherapy after stroke: more is better?

P Langhorne1, R Wagenaar, C Partridge

  • 1Academic Section of Geriatric Medicine, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.

Physiotherapy Research International : the Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy
|January 1, 1996
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Intensive physiotherapy after stroke significantly reduced the combined poor outcome of death or deterioration. More therapy input may also enhance recovery rates, warranting further investigation in stroke rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Physiotherapy is crucial for stroke rehabilitation.
  • Optimal intensity of physiotherapy remains unclear.
  • Evidence on intensive therapy's impact is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review randomized trials comparing different physiotherapy intensities post-stroke.
  • To analyze effects on mortality, deterioration, and recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of seven randomized trials (597 patients).
  • Analysis of dichotomous outcomes (death, poor outcome) using odds ratios.
  • Analysis of continuous data (impairment, disability scores) using standardized measures and Fisher's inverse chi-squared test.

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Main Results:

  • Intensive physiotherapy showed a non-significant reduction in case fatality (OR 0.60).
  • A significant reduction in the combined poor outcome of death or deterioration was observed (OR 0.54, p < 0.01).
  • Modest improvements in impairment and disability scores were noted at 3 months but not at 1 year post-stroke.

Conclusions:

  • Higher intensity physiotherapy post-stroke is associated with reduced combined poor outcomes.
  • Intensive physiotherapy may accelerate recovery rates.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings.