CAN TRUNK IMPAIRMENT LEVEL AND UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN STROKE SURVIVORS IN THE ACUTE PERIOD PREDICT TRUNK RECOVERY IN THE SUBACUTE PERIOD?
CAN TRUNK IMPAIRMENT LEVEL AND UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN STROKE SURVIVORS IN THE ACUTE PERIOD PREDICT TRUNK RECOVERY IN THE SUBACUTE PERIOD?
This study examines whether early-term upper extremity functions of acute stroke patients can be a tool for predicting later-period trunk functions.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients aged 30-80 years with a confirmed diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke were considered for participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with secondary orthopedic and/or neurological conditions, lumbosacral injuries, impaired consciousness, unilateral neglect, recurrent stroke, or a Mini-Mental State Examination score <24 were excluded from the study.