| Objective:To investigate the effect of simple homemade adjustable elastic ankle-foot band on walking function and activities of daily living of stroke patients.Methods:Sixty patients with foot drop and strephenopodia after stroke were involved.All subjects were randomly assigned into either treatment group or control group.The control group was treated with general rehabilitation training,and the treatment group was treated with general rehabilitation training and wearing adjustable elastic ankle-foot band (AEOB).Berg balance scale (BBS),modified Barthel index (MBI) and walking speed were assessed before and after treatment.Results:The scores of BBS and MBI,and walking speed after treatment were significantly increased as compared with those before treatment (P<0.05).There were statistically significant differences before and after treatment among the treatment group AEOB+,the treatment group AEOB- and the control group (P<0.01).The scores of BBS and MBI,and walking speed in the treatment group AEOB+ after treatment were higher than in the treatment group AEOB- and the control group,and those in the treatment group AEOB- were higher than in the control group.Conclusion:The simple homemade adjustable elastic ankle-foot band can correct the foot drop and strephenopodia of patients with stroke,improve the balance and stability of walking and activities of daily living,and increase walking speed.The production cost of the adjustable elastic ankle-foot band is low and adapt to rapid promotion in clinical practice. |
