Effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control ability and balance function in patients with stroke

Abstract Objective To explore the effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control and balance function in patients with stroke. Methods One hundred eligible stroke patients were randomly divided into a control group and trial group. The control group was given routine rehabilitation t...

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Main Authors: Yan-fang Sui, Zhen-hua Cui, Zhen-hua Song, Qian-qian Fan, Xia-fei Lin, Binbin Li, Liang-qian Tong
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Published: BMC 2023-10-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-023-00753-w
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author Yan-fang Sui
Zhen-hua Cui
Zhen-hua Song
Qian-qian Fan
Xia-fei Lin
Binbin Li
Liang-qian Tong
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Zhen-hua Cui
Zhen-hua Song
Qian-qian Fan
Xia-fei Lin
Binbin Li
Liang-qian Tong
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description Abstract Objective To explore the effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control and balance function in patients with stroke. Methods One hundred eligible stroke patients were randomly divided into a control group and trial group. The control group was given routine rehabilitation therapy, while the trial group was given routine rehabilitation therapy and trunk training using motor imagery. Results Prior to treatment, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05) in Sheikh’s trunk control ability, Berg rating scale (BBS), Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA), movement length, movement area, average front-rear movement speed, average left-right movement speed, and surface electromyography (sEMG) signal of the bilateral erector spinae and rectus abdominis. After treatment, Sheikh’s trunk control ability, FMA, and BBS in the two groups were significantly higher than those before treatment (P < 0.05). The movement length, movement area, the average front-rear movement speed, and the average left-right movement speed in the two groups decreased significantly (P < 0.05). The differences of these indicators between the two groups were statistically significant (P < 0.05). After treatment, the rectus abdominis and erector spinae on the affected side of the two groups improved when compared with those before treatment (P < 0.05). The rectus abdominis and erector spinae on the healthy side of the trial group descended after treatment (P < 0.05), while little changes were observed on the healthy side of the control group after treatment (P > 0.05). The rectus abdominis and erector spinae on the affected side of the trial group improved when compared with those in the control group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the decline of abdominalis rectus and erector spinal muscle on the healthy side. Conclusion Trunk training using motor imagery can significantly improve the trunk control ability and balance function of stroke patients and is conducive to promoting the recovery of motor function.
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spelling doaj-art-1ac64d099d4c452ebec02f9ff00715f22025-08-20T03:43:10ZengBMCBMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation2052-18472023-10-011511710.1186/s13102-023-00753-wEffects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control ability and balance function in patients with strokeYan-fang Sui0Zhen-hua Cui1Zhen-hua Song2Qian-qian Fan3Xia-fei Lin4Binbin Li5Liang-qian Tong6Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South UniversityDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South UniversityDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South UniversityDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South UniversityDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South UniversityDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South UniversityDepartment of nuclear medicine, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South UniversityAbstract Objective To explore the effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control and balance function in patients with stroke. Methods One hundred eligible stroke patients were randomly divided into a control group and trial group. The control group was given routine rehabilitation therapy, while the trial group was given routine rehabilitation therapy and trunk training using motor imagery. Results Prior to treatment, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05) in Sheikh’s trunk control ability, Berg rating scale (BBS), Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA), movement length, movement area, average front-rear movement speed, average left-right movement speed, and surface electromyography (sEMG) signal of the bilateral erector spinae and rectus abdominis. After treatment, Sheikh’s trunk control ability, FMA, and BBS in the two groups were significantly higher than those before treatment (P < 0.05). The movement length, movement area, the average front-rear movement speed, and the average left-right movement speed in the two groups decreased significantly (P < 0.05). The differences of these indicators between the two groups were statistically significant (P < 0.05). After treatment, the rectus abdominis and erector spinae on the affected side of the two groups improved when compared with those before treatment (P < 0.05). The rectus abdominis and erector spinae on the healthy side of the trial group descended after treatment (P < 0.05), while little changes were observed on the healthy side of the control group after treatment (P > 0.05). The rectus abdominis and erector spinae on the affected side of the trial group improved when compared with those in the control group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the decline of abdominalis rectus and erector spinal muscle on the healthy side. Conclusion Trunk training using motor imagery can significantly improve the trunk control ability and balance function of stroke patients and is conducive to promoting the recovery of motor function.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-023-00753-wBalance functionMotor imageryStroke; surface electromyography (sEMG)Trunk training
spellingShingle Yan-fang Sui
Zhen-hua Cui
Zhen-hua Song
Qian-qian Fan
Xia-fei Lin
Binbin Li
Liang-qian Tong
Effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control ability and balance function in patients with stroke
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Balance function
Motor imagery
Stroke; surface electromyography (sEMG)
Trunk training
title Effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control ability and balance function in patients with stroke
title_full Effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control ability and balance function in patients with stroke
title_fullStr Effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control ability and balance function in patients with stroke
title_full_unstemmed Effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control ability and balance function in patients with stroke
title_short Effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control ability and balance function in patients with stroke
title_sort effects of trunk training using motor imagery on trunk control ability and balance function in patients with stroke
topic Balance function
Motor imagery
Stroke; surface electromyography (sEMG)
Trunk training
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-023-00753-w
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