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Acute effect of repeated passive motion exercise on shoulder position sense in patients with hemiplegia: a pilot study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19822940     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of repeated passive motion (RPM) exercise on position sense of the shoulder joint in patients with hemiplegia. METHODS: Shoulder flexion position sense was evaluated for the affected side of 15 patients with hemiplegia, using an assessment board set at five angles (30 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees, 120 degrees and 150 degrees). First, the affected shoulder was positioned passively, twice at each angle. Then, with the patient blindfolded, a repositioning test was performed twice at each angle, presented in random order. The assessment score was calculated as the proportion of correct responses (PCRs) for repositioning. After the testing, the RPM exercise, consisting of scapular and shoulder motions, was performed in a supine position for 15 min, and the testing was repeated. RESULTS: After the RPM exercise, there was a significant difference in total PCR for right hemiplegia (p < 0.05) and in total PCR and PCR at 90 degrees for left hemiplegia (p < 0.05). However, the PCR was not significantly different between right and left hemiplegia at any angle. For all of the patients, the total PCR and the PCRs for every angle except 30 degrees and 150 degrees were significantly greater after the RPM exercise (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The RPM exercise was helpful in improving proprioception in patients with hemiplegia. Further studies are needed to generalize these findings.
Authors:
Ji-Hye Baek; Jun-Woo Kim; Suhn-Yeop Kim; Duck-Won Oh; Eun-Young Yoo
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  NeuroRehabilitation     Volume:  25     ISSN:  1878-6448     ISO Abbreviation:  NeuroRehabilitation     Publication Date:  2009  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-10-13     Completed Date:  2010-01-26     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9113791     Medline TA:  NeuroRehabilitation     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  101-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Sports Science, Daejeon University, Daejeon, South Korea.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Female
Hemiplegia / physiopathology,  rehabilitation*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive*
Patient Selection
Pilot Projects
Proprioception / physiology*
Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
Shoulder / physiopathology*
Shoulder Joint / physiopathology
Treatment Outcome

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