| Objective: To observe the efficacy of lower limb rehabilitation robot combined with isokinetic muscle training on lower limb motor function after stroke. Methods: Seventy-five stroke patients were randomly divided into group A, group B and group C, each of 25. Those in all three groups received regular rehabilitation. Group A was given lower limb rehabilitation robot training, group B received isokinetic muscle training, and group C was subjected to lower limb rehabilitation robot training and isokinetic muscle training. All therapies were taken 6 times a week for 6 weeks. Before and after treatment, isokinetic muscle strength test (Peak Torque, PT), lower limb Fugl-Meyer motor function score (FMA), Berg balance scale (BBS) and Holden walking function were performed. Results: After treatment, the PT value, FMA, BBS, and Holden grade in three groups were significantly improved as compared with those before treatment (P<0.05). After treatment, the PT values of the extensor and flexor knee muscles at 60°/s, 120°/s, and 180°/s in group C were significantly higher than those in groups A and B (P<0.05). After treatment, BBS scores in group C were significantly improved as compared with those in group A and group B (P<0.05). Conclusion: Lower limb rehabilitation robot combined with isokinetic strength training can improve lower limb muscle strength and balance function after stroke. |
