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Title : Effect of core muscle training on upper limb function in hemiparetic patients
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Abstract
Background: Upper limb paresis is a common problem in patients with stroke. Although it is known that trunk control is an integral part of shoulder stability, the effect of core muscle training program on upper limb function is not well established till now. Purpose: To determine the effect of core muscle training on upper limb function and trunk balance in hemiparetic patients. Subjects: 30 patients with hemiparesis, with mean age 56.9±7.24 years with mean duration of illness 2.66±1.34years. They assigned into two equal groups method of allocation was concealed in sequentially numbered, sealed envelopes, the control group GA: 15 patients received only conventional physical therapy program (stretching for shoulder muscles, active resisted exercises for shoulder and trunk control exercises), the study group GB: 15 patients received conventional physical therapy program and additional core muscle training. Patients received 18 sessions for 6 weeks, three sessions /week. Methods: The upper limb function was assessed using Wolf motor function test with subscales (function ability scale, time and grip strength), the range of motion of shoulder flexion and abduction was measured by using goniometer, trunk balance was assessed using the trunk impairment scale subscales (static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance and coordination). All the measurement outcomes were assessed before the treatment and after applying the treatment program immediately