Effects of Group Exercise Programme on Physical and Psychological Functions on Stroke Patients

Abstract

Abstracts Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of group exercise programme on physical and psychological functions in stroke patients. Methods Forty-five stroke patients were divided into 3 groups as group exercise group (GEG, n=15), personal exercise group (PEG, n=15) and control group (CON, n=15). GEG and PEG were performed group exercise for 60 minutes, two times a week, and for 8 weeks. ROM, BBS, 10 MWT, IADL, GDS, and SS-QOL were measured before and after exercises. Statistical analyses was done using the ANCOVA, paired t-test, and Bonferroni's test. Results ROM, BBS, 10 MWT, IADL, GDS, and SS-QOL were significant improved in GEG compared with PEG and CON (p<.05, respectively). ROM, BBS, 10 MWT, IADL, GDS, and SS-QOL were significant improved in GEG and PEG after 8 week compared to before (p<.05, respectively). Conclusions These results suggest that group exercise improves physical and psychological functions in stroke patients.

Keywords

• group exercise programme
• stroke
• physical function
• psychological function