Trunk training exercises approaches for improving trunk performance and functional sitting balance in patients with stroke: A systematic review

摘要: Background Trunk control has been identified as an important early predictor of functional outcome after stroke but there is insufficient evidence that proximal stability the trunk a pre-requisite for sitting and standing balance, walking, activities. Objective We systematically reviewed literature on training exercises (TTE) in adult patients with stroke. To establish if TTE can improve performance balance. Methods CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, REHABDATA Database, Scielo, Scopus, Web Science, Trip Epistemonikos were searched reference lists screened to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) survivors. Two reviewers independently references, selected relevant studies, extracted data, assessed trial quality. The primary outcomes Due heterogeneity included studies meta-analysis was not possible. Results A total 11 317 participants analysed. showed moderate dynamic Conclusions exercises, performed either stable or unstable surface, could be good rehabilitation strategy might help improving balance