J Korean Acad Nurs.  2001 Jun;31(3):432-442.

Effects of Biofeedback Exercise Training in Hemiplegic Patients after Stroke

• Kim KS
• Lee SW
• Choe MA
• Yi MS
• Kim EJ

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of biofeedback exercise training on muscle activity and activities of daily livings (ADL) in hemiplegic patients. An experimental group consisting of 17 people, was given biofeedback exercise training for 30- 60 minutes per week for 5 weeks, while a control group consisting of 18 people, was given normal exercise with quasi-experimental design. RESULT: The results of the study show that biofeedback exercise is effective for improving muscle activity in hemiplegic patients, especially in the hemiplegic limbs. However, this study found no significant differences in ADL and IADL between the experimental and the control groups. It implies that ADL and IADL may not be improved for a short period of time, such as 5 weeks, for people with more than five years of hemiplegia. The study suggests that the effect of biofeedback exercise on ADL and IADL should be determined in hemiplegic patients in acute stage.

Keyword

Biofeedback; Exercise training; Circumference of upper extremities; Muscle power; Muscle strength; Range of motion; Activities of daily living

MeSH Terms

Activities of Daily Living
Biofeedback, Psychology*
Extremities
Hemiplegia
Humans
Muscle Strength
Range of Motion, Articular
Stroke*