The Effects of Core Stability Training in Chronic Stroke Patients

The Effects of Core Stability Training on Functional Ability and Muscle Thickness in Chronic Stroke Patients

The purpose of this study is to assess effects of core stability training on functional ability, balance, gait, motor functions, quality of lite and core muscle thickness of chronic stroke patients.

After being informed about the study all the patients giving written informed consent were assessed. At the beginning the eligible patients were randomized into two groups: core stability and conventional therapy group. The therapy programs were performed 5 times a week for 45 min over a period of 3 weeks. Patients were assessed twice: before and after treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• First onset
• Stroke duration from 6 months to 2 years
• With ability to cooperate
• Independent ambulation or ambulation with assistive device

Exclusion Criteria:

• Uncooperative
• Neglect syndrome
• Surgical history of abdominal and hip region
• Drugs that affect neuromuscular control
• Other neurological disorders
• Serious diseases, unstable medical condition
• BMI ≥ 35