| Objective: To observe the effect of water exercise therapy on muscle strength, spasticity and balance function of lower extremity in convalescent stroke. Methods: All 62 patients with convalescent stroke in Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital were divided into treatment group (water exercise therapy + routine rehabilitation therapy + electroacupuncture) and control group (routine rehabilitation treatment + electroacupuncture), with 31 cases in each group. The patients in both groups were treated with basic therapy. Before and after 6 weeks of treatment, the muscle strength of lower extremity was evaluated by isokinetic muscle strength assessment, and the maximum walking speed (MWS) of 10 meters was measured by the modified Ashworth spasticity scale (MAS), clinical spasticity index (CSI). The muscle strength of lower extremity was measured by Berg balance scale (BBS). The degree of spasticity and balance function were evaluated. Results: After treatment, the scores of muscle strength of lower limbs in both groups were significantly higher than those before treatment (P<0.05), and CSI was significantly lower than that before treatment (P<0.05). The BBS score of lower extremity muscle strength in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). The MAS score and CSI in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Water exercise therapy combined with electroacupuncture therapy can effectively improve lower limb muscle strength and balance function of patients with convalescent stroke. |
