The Effect of Trunk Training on Trunk Control, Standing Balance and Gait: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

T. Van Criekinge, W. Saeys, K. Blanckaert, Z. Maebe, C. van der Waal, M. Vink, W. De Hertogh, S. Truijen

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Abstract

Trunk control is considered an important predictor for functional outcome after stroke. Therefore incorporating exercises to increase trunk control is of great importance during stroke rehabilitation. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of trunk training on trunk control, standing balance and gait. Results showed that trunk training is able to improve the total score of Trunk Impairment Scale (Z = 16.21, p < 0.0001), Berg Balance Scale (Z = 4.50, p < 0.0001) and Timed Up and Go test (Z = 3.72, p < 0.0001). Consequently, we recommend to incorporate trunk training in standard care after stroke.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConverging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation III
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 4th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation (ICNR2018), October 16-20, 2018, Pisa, Italy
Pages769-773
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-01845-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation (ICNR) - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 16 Oct 201820 Oct 2018
Conference number: 4th

Publication series

SeriesBiosystems And Biorobotics
Volume21

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation (ICNR)
Abbreviated titleICNR2018
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period16/10/1820/10/18

Keywords

  • Performance
  • Stroke

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