Contribution of abdominal muscle strength to various activities of daily living of stroke patients with mild paralysis.

摘要: [Purpose] The trunk muscles frequently become weak after stroke, thus impacting overall activities of daily living. However, living items closely related with strength remain unclear. This study aimed to clarify the influence muscle weakness on items. [Subjects] subjects were 24 stroke patients who fulfilled following inclusion criteria: first and absence severe paralysis, marked cognitive function deterioration, unilateral spatial neglect or apathy. [Methods] According abdominal strength, divided into a nonweakness group group. For assessment, we used impairment assessment set, Berg balance scale, simple test for evaluating hand function, grip functional independence measure scale scores results compared between groups. [Results] score dressing, toilet use, transfer bed, walk significantly lower in than [Conclusion] Our suggest that adversely impacts mild as well their ability dress, use toilet, transfer, walk. Trunk training, including exercises, can effectively improve performance these