Aquatic strength training improves postural stability and walking function in stroke patients

• Published in: Physiotherapy theory and practice Vol. 39; no. 8; pp. 1626 - 1635
• Main Authors: Gu, Xudong, Zeng, Ming, Cui, Yao, Fu, Jianming, Li, Yan, Yao, Yunhai, Shen, Fang, Sun, Ya, Wang, Zhongli, Deng, Dingyi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis Ltd 03.08.2023
• Subjects: Assessors; Balance; Control groups; Exercise Therapy - methods; Gait; Hemiplegia; Humans; Hydrotherapy; Lower limbs; Paralysis; Postural Balance; Posture; Rehabilitation; Resistance Training; Sports training; Strength training; Stroke; Stroke Rehabilitation - methods; Time and Motion Studies; Walking; Walking speed; Aquatic exercise; strength training; balance; stroke; walking function

This study aims to explore the effects of aquatic strength training on the postural balance and walking function of stroke patients. A total of 56 chronic stroke patients more than 6 months post-stroke with walking and balance impairments were included in this study. After baseline evaluations, pati...