Effects of a physical conditioning program on balance and gait function in stroke patients
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https://doi.org/10.33233/fb.v22i5.4714Keywords:
stroke; exercise; Physical therapy specialtyAbstract
Stroke can lead to decreased levels of physical activity, muscle strength and aerobic capacity, leading to reduced gait velocity and quality. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of aerobic exercises associated with lower limb strengthening on balance and gait functionality in stroke patients. We evaluated patients submitted to a physical conditioning protocol at the Associação de Assitência à Criança Deficiente (AACD). There were improvements in all variables analyzed (6-minute walk test and 10-meter walk test, Timed Up and Go and Mini BEST-test) after the end of the protocol and after 3 months of follow-up. The improvement found in mini BEST-test was statistically significant. The exercise program generated a tendency to improve gait performance and a significant improvement in balance in the group of patients analyzed.
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