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Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Translated Title

復健運動對於改善社區骨關節炎及中風老人身體功能之成效：前驅研究

Abstract

The prevalence of chronic disease in community-dwelling elderly has increased with the increase in the elderly population in Taiwan. This study investigated the effects of regular rehabilitation exercises provided by rehabilitation professionals in community-dwelling elderly people with osteoarthritis and stroke. A single group with pretest-posttest design was used in this pilot study. A total of 32 elderly people in the community were recruited and classified into two groups, one with osteoarthritis (n=21) and the other with chronic stroke (n=11). The intervention of one consisted of one 3-hour rehabilitation exercise session each week provided by a physical therapist and consultation with a physiatrist every six weeks. The whole intervention for these participants lasted 8 months. Outcome measures used in this study included the Barthel Index (BI), active range of motion (AROM), postural assessment scale for stroke (PASS), flexibility, functional reach (FR), time up and go test (TUG), 10-meter gait speed and participation rate. Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in AROM, flexibility and FR (p＜0.05); however, only the stroke group had improvement in the PASS (p＜0.05). No significant differences were found in the TUG, 10-meter gait speed and BI in either groups. Regular intervention with rehabilitation exercises could improve physical and balance function in community-dwelling elderly with osteoarthritis and stroke. We hope these findings can provide in-depth information on rehabilitation and the role of the rehabilitation team in the health promotion of community elderly with osteoarthritis and stroke.

Language

Traditional Chinese

First Page

97

Last Page

105

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