The effect of chest expansion resistance exercise in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial

• Published in: Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 451 - 453
• Main Authors: Kim, Chang-Beom, Shin, Jun-Ho, Choi, Jong-Duk
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2015
• Subjects: Breathing; Original; PNF; Stroke; PNF; Stroke; Breathing

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine the initial effects of chest expansion resistance exercise (CERE) applied to chronic stroke patients on their pulmonary functions, chest expansion, and functional gait ability. [Subjects] Forty chronic stroke patients without any respiration-related reh...