Abstract |
This study aimed to investigate the effects of circuit aquatic exercise on the gait abilities and pulmonary
functions of patients with stroke. Methods: The participants were randomly divided into the circuit aquatic exercise
group (n=6) and control group (n=4). The circuit aquatic exercise group underwent a circuit aquatic exercise program for
30 min, 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Participants were assessed for gait abilities and pulmonary functions before and
after the intervention. Results: All outcome measures significantly improved after the intervention (p<.05). Moreover,
the circuit aquatic exercise group exhibited significant differences in all areas, except for the forced vital capacity measure
in the between-group comparison with the control group (p<.05). Conclusion: The results indicate that circuit aquatic
exercise may be an effective strategy to improve the gait abilities and pulmonary functions of patients with stroke. |