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EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON THE RECOVERY OF LIMB FUNCTION IN STROKE PATIENTS

EFICÁCIA DO EXERCÍCIO FÍSICO NA RECUPERAÇÃO DA FUNÇÃO DOS MEMBROS EM PACIENTES COM AVC

EFECTIVIDAD DEL EJERCICIO FÍSICO EN LA RECUPERACIÓN DE LA FUNCIÓN DE LAS EXTREMIDADES EN PACIENTES CON ACV

ABSTRACT

Introduction

Patients with cerebrovascular accident and hemiplegia need to perform physical exercise and aerobic training, but physical dysfunction restricts the performance of these activities.

Objective

The article aims to develop physical strength sports for stroke patients with hemiplegia to explore the efficacy of sports to regain limb function in these patients.

Methods

We randomly selected 30 patients with stroke sequelae and divided them into control and exercise groups. While undergoing rehab, the exercise group performed a certain amount of aerobic exercise. During this period, we compared the relevant physiological indicators of the patients, and, at the same time, we used the Fugle-Meyer motor function scoring method to assess limb function.

Results

The two groups of patients are significantly different regarding the recovery of physical function and the capacity for daily life. Physiological indicators of patients are also different.

Conclusion

Low-intensity aerobic exercise can help stroke and hemiplegia patients regain their basic ability to live and exercise. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies: investigation of treatment results.

Stroke; Exercise; Effectiveness; Sports; Hemiplegia

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