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Effects of an upper-limb exercise program for improving muscular strength and range of movement on respiratory function of stroke patients
- Source :
- Journal of Physical Therapy Science
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- [Purpose] This study aims to investigate the effects of upper-limb exercises on the respiratory functions of stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] This study was performed with 25 stroke patients. The subjects were divided into the control group (n=12) which did not perform upper arm training and the experimental group (n=13) which conducted upper arm training. Forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in the first second, both of which are used in this study, are well-known indicators of respiratory capabilities. Peak cough flow is used to indicate cough capability. [Results] Concerning changes in forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in the first second and the peak cough flow of each group after the exercise, while the control group did not show significant differences, the experimental group showed statistically significant increases. [Conclusion] The results of the study indicate that exercise programs that increase the mobility of upper limbs and increase muscular strength have the effect of normalizing vertebral alignment for stroke patients, and thus can provide effective interventions for improving respiratory function.
- Subjects :
- Vital capacity
medicine.medical_specialty
Stroke patient
business.industry
Range of movement
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Physical strength
Upper limb exercise
Stroke
medicine.anatomical_structure
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Exercise program
medicine
Physical therapy
Upper limb
Respiratory function
Original Article
Respiratory system
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 09155287
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of physical therapy science
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....21ac3b66124fcdc092a6ac8e8d96f81b