| Objective:To study the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) combined with rehabilitation therapy on function and activities of stroke patients.Methods:Thirty stroke patients were divided into FES group and control group (n=15 each).Both groups took the same regular rehabilitation training.FES group received FES and walking training with gait appliance additionally.Before and after 4 weeks,strength of ankle dorsiflexion muscle,timed up-and-go test (TUG),10-m walking test,and Barthel index were assessed.Results:After 4 weeks of training,the strength of ankle dorsiflexion muscle,10-m walking speed and Barthel index scores in both two groups were increased as compared with those pretreatment,more significantly in FES group than in control group (P<0.01，0.05).TUG time in both two groups was shortened as compared with pretreatment,more significantly in FES group than in control group (P<0.01，0.05).Conclusion:FES combined with rehabilitation therapy can improve strength of ankle dorsiflexion muscle,lower limb functions,and ability of activities of daily living. |
