Correlation between motor function, balance and respiratory muscular strength after Stroke
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https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2011.v19.8324Keywords:
Stroke, Postural Balance, Muscle StrengthAbstract
Individuals diagnosed with Stroke impairment of voluntary movements, spasticity and loss of selective activity of the muscles responsible for trunk control. In these patients is found difficulty in aligning body with consequent reduction in the balance, compensation and loss of functional independence. The trunk is also associated with respiratory function, since the expansion and diaphragmatic excursion depend on the action of axial muscles. Objective. To determine whether deficits in trunk control is correlated with functional performance, balance and respiratory impairment in patients after stroke. Method. This is a cross-sectional study conducted at Promove São Camilo; 15 patients with stroke were evaluated using the scales of the Trunk Impairment (ECT), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Berg Balance (BSE) and measures of respiratory muscle strength. Results. There was a statistically significant relation between the Berg and ECT scales (r=0.57, p=0.02), Berg and FIM (r=0.64, p=0.0098), MIF and ECT (r=0.58, p=0.02). However, there was no correlation between measures of respiratory strength rate scales. Conclusion. There was a correlation between trunk control, balance and functional performance in patients with stroke, but these individuals may use compensatory strategies to maintain respiratory function despite the proximal stability
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