| Objective: To observe the effect of functional electrical stimulation cycling on rehabilitation of lower extremity motor function in stroke hemiplegia. Methods: Forty stroke patients meeting the criteria were randomly divided into two groups: observation group and control group (n=20). Both groups received the same routine rehabilitation therapy. Patients in control group received normal cycling training, and those in observation group received functional electrical stimulation cycling (FES Cycling), 8 weeks in total. Walking function was assessed by Fugl-Meyer assessment scale (FMA), Berg balance scale (BBS) and functional ambulation category (FAC), which were carried out before and 8 weeks after treatment. Results: Before treatment, there was no significant difference between the two groups in the baseline of measurement (P>0.05). After 8 weeks of treatment, FMA, BBS, and FAC scores in the observation group were significantly increased (P<0.05). Conclusion: The FES Cycling can accelerate the recovery of walking function in hemiplegia patients more significantly. |
