Investigating the relation between upper extremity function and trunk control, balance and functional mobility in individuals with stroke

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of our study was to examine the relation between upper extremity function and trunk control, balance and functional mobility in Individuals with Stroke. Material and Method: This study included a total of 39 stroke patients (age 63.87± 9.03 years, post stroke 19.18±16.38 month). Upper extremity functions were evaluated with the upper extremity sub-scale of the STREAM Scale, balance level, functional mobility and trunk control were evaluated with Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). Result: A moderate relation was detected between the trunk control, balance and functional mobility and upper extremity functions (p˂0.05). When the upper extremity functions and trunk control performances of the individuals were compared according to balance levels, it was seen that those with worse balance level had poor upper extremity functions and trunk control (p˂0.05). Conclusion: As a result of our study, a relation was detected between upper extremity function and postural control and balance. For this reason, it is important to focus on upper extremities to improve trunk control, postural control, and balance in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices.

Keywords

• Stroke
• postural balance
• upper exremity function

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