The effect of exercise on balance function in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
J Neurol
; 2024 Jun 04.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
A growing body of studies has examined the effect of exercise on balance function in stroke patients, with conflicting findings. This study aimed to investigate the effect of exercise on balance function in stroke patients and to determine the optimal exercise prescription for stroke patients.METHODS:
We conducted an extensive search across various databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, Cochrane, and Scopus. The search was conducted until March 11th, 2024. Data were pooled using the weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval.RESULTS:
Twenty-nine studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Exercise significantly improved Berg balance scale (BBS, WMD, 5.24, P < 0.00001) and timed up and go test (TUG, WMD, - 2.91, P < 0.00001) in stroke patients. Subgroup analyses showed that aerobic exercise (WMD, 6.71, P = 0.003), exercise conducted ≥ 8 weeks (WMD, 6.43, P < 0.00001), > 3 times per week (WMD, 6.18, P < 0.00001), ≥ 60 min per session (WMD, 6.40, P < 0.0001), and ≥ 180 min per week (WMD, 7.49, P < 0.00001) were more effective in improving BBS.CONCLUSIONS:
Exercise improved balance function in stroke patients, and aerobic exercise might be the most effective intervention. To improve balance function, this meta-analysis provides clinicians with evidence to recommend that stroke patients participate in a minimum of 8 weeks of exercise at least 3 times per week for more than 60 min per session, with a goal of 180 min per week being achieved by increasing the frequency of exercise.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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En
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J Neurol
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
China