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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Volume 37, Issue -, Pages 140-147Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.101061
Keywords
Balance; Fall; Sensory integration; Stroke; Tai chi
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- Budget Project of Shanghai University of TCM [18TS088]
- Key Weak Discipline Construction Project of Health Planning Commission of Pudong New Area [PWZbr2017-04]
- Talents Training Program of Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai University of TCM [QMX2018-02]
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
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Background and purpose: Balance impairment is the predominant risk factor for falls in stroke survivors. This study examined the effects of body weight support-Tai Chi (BWS-TC) footwork on balance control among stroke survivors with fear of falling (FOF). Materials and methods: Twenty-eight stroke survivors with FOF were randomly allocated to either control or BWS-TC groups. Those in BWS-TC underwent Tai Chi training for 12 weeks. Outcomes were assessed in all participants by evaluation of the limits of stability test, modified clinical test of sensory integration of balance, fall risk index, and Fugl-Meyer assessment of lower limbs at baseline and 12 weeks. Results: The BWS-TC group displayed significant enhancement in dynamic control and vestibular and somatosensory integration. Conclusion: BWS-TC may enhance dynamic control and sensory integration of balance and reduce the risk of fall in stroke survivors with FOF.
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