| Objective: To explore the effect of the strengthening trunk mode PNF training on motor function of trunk and limbs, and ability of daily life in hemiplegia patients with early ischemic stroke. Methods: Forty-two hemiplegia patients in acute stage of stroke were divided into the control group (conventional training group) and the experimental group (strengthening trunk mode training group) randomly. Both groups underwent integrated standardized rehabilitation treatment, and the experimental group received strengthening trunk mode PNF training additionally. Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Limb (FMA-UL), Fugl-Meyer Assessment Lower Limb (FMA-LL) and Barthel Index (BI) were evaluated before and after the treatment. Results: The scores of TIS, FMA and BI in both groups were improved after treatment (P<0.01). The scores of TIS, FMA-LL and BI in the experimental group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05, P<0.01) after treatment. There was no significant differences in FMA-UL between two groups after the treatments. Conclusion: The strengthening trunk mode PNF training can promote the motor function of trunk and limbs especially the lower limb, and improve the ability of daily life in hemiplegia patients with early ischemic stroke. |
