Effects of a physical training program for individuals with hemiplegia after stroke
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v25i2a162576Keywords:
Hemiplegia, Exercise, Muscle Strength, Postural BalanceAbstract
Among the several sequelae caused by stroke, motor impairment such as hemiplegia and hemiparesis stands out. Recovery from neurological sequelae may occur spontaneously, but part of the recovery depends on motor stimulation. That said, exercise is an important method for rehabilitation and health promotion in individuals who have suffered stroke. Objective: To verify the results obtained in global muscle strength and dynamic balance in individuals with post-stroke hemiplegia who participated in a physical exercise program. Methods: Twenty-nine individuals with a mean age of 57 years participated in the study. We retrospectively analyzed data from medical records of patients diagnosed with hemiplegia after stroke at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of São Paulo School of Medicine Hospital das Clínicas - IMREA HCFMUSP, Lapa unit, who participated in an exercise program in the Physical Fitness service from September 2011 to July 2013. Results: A significant increase in muscle strength (p <0.05) was observed in all muscles involved in the 10 RM test. The greatest strength gain was in the hamstrings group (65.85%) and the muscles with the lowest strength gain were triceps brachii, with 31.34%. The total average strength gain was 45.20%. Timed Up and Go (TUG) and Sitting and Stand Up (TSL) tests were shorter at the end of the program, meaning that patients improved their ability to perform the same functions initially evaluated. Conclusion: This study showed that resistance training is very important for people with post-stroke hemiplegic sequelae, as it improves functional capacity such as dynamic balance, as well as contributing to their daily activities with increasing overall muscle strength.
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