Effects of Posturographic Platform Biofeedback Training on the Static and Dynamic Balance of Older Stroke Patients.

BACKGROUND

The aim of the experiment was to analyze the influence of posturographic platform biofeedback training on the static and dynamic balance of patients who experienced ischemic stroke.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The study included 20 patients treated at the Rehabilitation Center of the District Hospital in Białogard, in the Ward of Neurological Rehabilitation with the Stroke Division. The age of the patients (10 in the experimental group and 10 in the control group) ranged between 60 and 72 years. The level of balance was determined with one-leg standing test and timed up & go test. The experimental group was subjected to the biofeedback training, practicing maintenance of body balance ("forced sway training") on posturographic platform for 15 consecutive days.

RESULTS

The static balance on right leg and dynamic balance in group E improved to a markedly greater extent (P < .05) compared with conventionally rehabilitated group C.

CONCLUSIONS

The effects of feedback mechanisms during training on a posturographic platform can be reflected by enhanced stimulation and further improvement of the control of different, more complicated performed motor tasks.