Abstract |
This study purposed to analyze the relationship between the functional motor ability and respiratory function
in patients with stroke. Methods: The study enrolled 28 patients who had a clinical diagnosis of stoke with hemiplegia.
The functional ability was assessed through the trunk impairment scale (TIS), timed up and go (TUG) test, and 10-m walk
test (10MWT). The respiratory function was assessed by spirometry, measuring forced vital capacity (FVC), forced
expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), ratio of FEV1 to FVC (FEV1/FVC), and peak expiratory flow (PEF). Correlation analyses were
conducted to determine the relationships between these variables. Results: A statistically significant positive correlation
was observed between TIS scores and PEF, showing the association of greater trunk stability with higher expiratory flow.
TUG and 10MWT times exhibited significant negative correlations with FVC, FEV1, and PEF, suggesting that faster walking
speeds with better mobility are associated with improved respiratory function. Conclusion: The results of this study
suggest that functional motor ability, including trunk stability and mobility, is closely related to respiratory function in
patients with stroke. These findings provide important evidence for the development of rehabilitation strategies aimed
at improving functional motor ability and respiratory function in patients with stroke. |