| Abstract |
Purpose : This study was to determine the effect of core stability exercise on balance and energy consumption during walk in stroke patients. Method : This study used a single subject research design. The subjects were participated two stroke patients and received general rehabilitation therapy five times per week. The core stability exercise program was modified from preceding studies and composed of trunk muscle strengthening exercise. The balance of was evaluated by Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), the energy consumption was measured by the energy expenditure index (EEI) as the difference of heart rate, in a session. Result : The results of the evaluation in each subject were indicated that the balance test was improved, energy expenditure index were decreased during the intervention period. These effects were maintained even during the regression baseline period. Conclusion : These results showed that core stability exercise was effective in the improvement of balance and decrease energy consumption. This study suggests that core stability exercise is effective in the improvement of energy efficiency during walk in stroke patients. |