| Whole-body intensive rehabilitation is feasible and effective in chronic stroke survivors: a retrospective data analysis. | |
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PMID: 18647728 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: Upper extremity (UE) intensive repetitive training, locomotor training, and functional strength training, delivered in isolation, promote neural plasticity and functional recovery after stroke. However, the effectiveness of a comprehensive whole-body approach combining these interventions has not been thoroughly investigated. The purpose of this retrospective data analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of intensive, comprehensive rehabilitation for a heterogeneous population of chronic stroke survivors in a community clinic setting. METHOD: Whole-body intensive rehabilitation (3-6 hours/day, 4-5 days/week, >or= 2 weeks) consisted of locomotor, balance, and transfer training; progressive resistive strengthening exercise; and repetitive task-specific UE practice. Outcome measures were collected from all patients participating in the program between March 2003 and January 2008 who were diagnosed with a stroke >or= 12 months prior to treatment initiation (N = 35). RESULTS: Significant improvements in function were observed as measured by the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), Box and Block test, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up & Go Test (TUG), and 6-minute walk test. CONCLUSION: Whole-body intensive rehabilitation is an effective and feasible approach to promote recovery in chronic stroke survivors with moderate to severe deficits. Further research is necessary to confirm these results in a more controlled environment. |
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Authors:
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Kay Wing; James V Lynskey; Pamela R Bosch |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Topics in stroke rehabilitation Volume: 15 ISSN: 1074-9357 ISO Abbreviation: Top Stroke Rehabil Publication Date: 2008 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-23 Completed Date: 2008-10-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9439750 Medline TA: Top Stroke Rehabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 247-55 Citation Subset: IM |
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Southwest Advanced Neurological Rehabilitation, Phoenix, AZ, USA. |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Arm / physiology Chronic Disease Female Humans Locomotion / physiology Male Middle Aged Physical Therapy Modalities* Retrospective Studies Stroke / rehabilitation* Treatment Outcome |
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