Author/Editor		Erjavec, Tatjana; Rusjan, Špela
Title		Redna telesna aktivnost v kroničnem obdobju po možganski kapi
Translated title		Regular physical activity in the chronic period after stroke
Type		članek
Source		Rehabilitacija
Vol. and No.		Letnik 6, št. 1
Publication year		2007
Volume		str. 14-8
Language		slo
Abstract		Background: Functional disability after stroke, comorbidities and inactivity can decrease a person's independence and increase his or her dependence on the assistance provided by others. Regular and correctly performed physical training increases physical performance and the ability to perform the activities of daily living independently as well as decreases the probability for the recurrence of stroke. Since there is no physical and occupational therapy conducted at patient's homes, an attempt has been made to design an exercise plan which could be transferred into their living environment. Subjects and methods: Twenty-four patients (24) in the chronic period after cerebral stroke were included. A nine-month program of physical training was devised. At the beginning and at the end of the program, the patients participated in a five-week program of physical exercise led by a neurophysiotherapist. For six months, the patients trained independently at home. The program efficiency was assessed by the 6-minute walk (distance covered, walking speed, measured difference in heart rate), the Berg Balance Scale and a survey of physical exercise diaries. The measurements were performed before the beginning of the program, after the first guided training, after six-months independent training and at the end of the second guided training. Results: The result showed statistically significant difference in the assessment of balance already after the first guided training and an increase in the statistic significance at the end of program. On average, the distance and the walking speed in the 6-minute walk increased, but the differences were not statistically significant. After nine months, with the same or increased distance covered, the results showed statistically significant decrease in the rise of heart rate during walking, which indirectly indicated increased aerobic performance. (Abstract truncated at 2000 characters)
Descriptors		CEREBRAL INFARCTION HEMIPLEGIA EXERCISE THERAPY EXERCISE