Evaluation of functional mobility of patients with stroke sequela after treatment in hydrotherapy pool using the Timed Up and Go Test

Santos, Daniel Gonçalves dos; Pegoraro, Andréa Sanches Navarro; Abrantes, Carolina Vilela; Jakaitis, Fabio; Gusman, Silvia; Bifulco, Simone Cristina

doi:10.1590/S1679-45082011AO1772

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Original Article • EINSEinstein (São Paulo) 9 (3) • Jul-Sep 2011 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S1679-45082011AO1772 copy

Evaluation of functional mobility of patients with stroke sequela after treatment in hydrotherapy pool using the Timed Up and Go Test

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ABSTRACT

Objective:

To evaluate the functional mobility of patients with stroke over 12 sessions of hydrotherapy.

Methods:

Ten stroke patients aged between 5 and 85 years were evaluated by means of the Timed Up and Go test, which contains some items, such as balance, walking speed, changing directions, and standing up from a seated position. The study patients performed the test before and after each hydrotherapy session (total of 12 sessions). Each individual was compared to him/ herself both short-term (pre- and post-therapy) and long-term (after 12 therapy sessions).

Result:

Comparing baseline and after 12 sessions, it was noted that the 10 patients improved their performance, with a decrease in time to execute the Timed Up and Go test.

Conclusion:

An exercise program in a hydrotherapy pool was beneficial for functional mobility performance improvement in stroke patients.

Keywords:
Physical therapy modalities; Hydrotherapy; Stroke/rehabilitation; Postural balance; Gait; Stereotypic movement disorder

Patient	Sex	Age	Involved side	Gait (FIM)
Patient 1	M	67	left	FIM 6
Patient 2	M	84	Right	FIM 5
Patient 3	F	7	Right	FIM 6
Patient 4	M	55	Right	FIM 6
Patient 5	M	83	Left	FIM 5
Patient 6	M	47	Right	FIM 5
Patient 7	M	64	Right	FIM 6
Patient 8	F	22	Right	FIM 6
Patient 9	M	57	Left	FIM5
Patient 10	M	66	Right	FIM5

Patient	Mean (pré- and post-therapy)	Time (seconds)
Patient 1	Mean (pre-therapy)	44”
	Mean (post-therapy)	41”
Patient 2	Mean (pre-therapy)	71”
	Mean (post-therapy)	56”
Patient 3	Mean (pre-therapy)	8”
	Mean (post-therapy)	7”
Patient 4	Mean (pre-therapy)	16”
	Mean (post-therapy)	15”
Patient 5	Mean (pre-therapy)	29”
	Mean (post-therapy)	29”
Patient 6	Mean (pre-therapy)	134”
	Mean (post-therapy)	79”
Patient 7	Mean (pre-therapy)	11”
	Mean (post-therapy)	10”
Patient 8	Mean (pre-therapy)	12”
	Mean (post-therapy)	11”
Patient 9	Mean (pre-therapy)	73”
	Mean (post-therapy)	85”
Patient 10	Mean (pre-therapy)	27”
	Mean (post-therapy)	27”

Patient	Before/after 12 sessions	Time (seconds)
Patient 1	Before 12 sessions	52”34
	After 12 sessions	36”51
Patient 2	Before 12 sessions	61”83
	After 12 sessions	54”03
Patient 3	Before 12 sessions	8”31
	After 12 sessions	7”06
Patient 4	Before 12 sessions	22”03
	After 12 sessions	15”69
Patient 5	Before 12 sessions	34”67
	After 12 sessions	29”58
Patient 6	Before 12 sessions	101”11
	After 12 sessions	76”
Patient 7	Before 12 sessions	14”51
	After 12 sessions	9”53
Patient 8	Before 12 sessions	13”84
	After 12 sessions	11”55
Patient 9	Before 12 sessions	89”17
	After 12 sessions	88”7
Patient 10	Before 12 sessions	37”9
	After 12 sessions	24”03

Patient	Mean (before/after therapy)	Time (seconds)
Patient 5	Mean (before therapy)	29”
	Mean (after therapy)	29”
Patient 9	Mean (before therapy)	73”
	Mean (after therapy)	85”
Patient 10	Mean (before therapy)	27”
	Mean (after therapy)	27”

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[1] Corresponding author: Daniel Gonçalves dos Santos – Avenida Albert Einstein, 627/701 – Pavilhão Vicky e Joseph Safra – Morumbi – São Paulo (SP), Brasil – Tel.: (11) 2151-1233 – Ramal: 74564 – E-mail: danyielsantos@hotmail.com