Effects of aquatic physical therapy on balance in post-cerebrovascular accident patients: an integrative review
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https://doi.org/10.33233/fb.v23i4.5168Keywords:
stroke, hydrotherapy, physical therapy modalities, postural balance, quality of lifeAbstract
Introduction: Stroke can be characterized as ischemic or hemorrhagic, and in individuals with this condition there is a decrease in their functional independence, which reproduces a decrease in quality of life. Aquatic physical therapy is an approach that stands out in the rehabilitation of these patients, mainly due to the increase in treatment due to the environment. Subjects: Patients with stroke. Objective: To update the literature on the effects of aquatic therapy on the balance of post-stroke patients, verifying the most used evaluation methods. Methods: The literature search was performed in 6 Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus, Medline, PEDro and Cochrane databases, using the association of descriptors, keywords and Boolean operators “Stroke” AND “Hydrotherapy” OR “Hydrokinesiotherapy” OR “Aquatic Physiotherapy” AND “Balance”, stipulating inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Of the 259 studies identified, 14 were selected for analysis and qualitative synthesis. Overall, the results showed significant differences in the balance of individuals with cerebral vascular accident after aquatic therapy. Conclusion: When compared to conventional neurofunctional physical therapy techniques, aquatic physiotherapy has superior efficacy. The most used evaluative means are the Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go, as they are tools that are quick and easy to apply, in addition to being highly effective, demonstrating the relevance of the study in aspects of functional recovery in the midst of dysfunctions arising from neurological impairments.
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