@article{ref1,
title="The effect of enhanced trunk control on balance and falls through bilateral upper extremity exercises among chronic stroke patients in a standing position",
journal="Journal of physical therapy science",
year="2016",
author="Shin, Ji Won and Don Kim, Kyoung",
volume="28",
number="1",
pages="194-197",
abstract="[Purpose] This study examined the effects of bilateral upper extremity exercises on trunk control, balance, and risk of falls in stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 30 study subjects were selected and randomly divided into experimental and control groups containing 15 subjects each, who received bilateral upper extremity activities and conventional rehabilitation treatment, respectively. [Results] There were statistically significant differences between groups in all sub-items and total trunk impairment and Berg Balance scale scores. Significant differences between groups were also observed in all sub-items of the trunk impairment scale, except for static sitting balance. [Conclusion] Bilateral upper extremity exercises are effective for trunk control and balance as well as for fall prevention.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0915-5287",
doi="10.1589/jpts.28.194",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.28.194"
}