| Objective: To observe the effects of sling core stability training exercise on the balance and walking ability in patients with cerebral apoplexy hemiplegia. Methods: Fifty-six patients eligible for treatment were randomly divided into group A and group B (n=28 each). The conventional rehabilitation training was adopted by a pre-designed action in group A and group B, including balance training, PNF technology, and training of Bobath technology, posture control, 30 min and 50 min every day respectively, for 30 days. Additionally, the group B used the sling therapy for 20 min, 30 days. Simple lower limb Fugl-Meyer scale, Berg balance function score, Lindmark balance reaction test score, and 10-m maximum walking speed were applied for assessment before and after treatment. Result: After treatment, the simple lower limb Fugl-Meyer scale scores, Berg balance function scores, Lindmark balance reaction test scores, and 10-m maximum walking speed were significantly increased in both two groups as compared with those before treatment (P<0.05), more significantly in group B than in group A (P<0.05). Conclusion: Sling exercise training for core stability can improve the balance and walking function of patients with stroke in recovery period. |
