Effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post-stroke patients: A retrospective study

Objective: Muscle weakness in the lower limbs is a motor consequence of stroke that causes functional impairment. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an individualized isokinetic strengthening programme, using the moment-velocity profile, on functional recovery during post-stro...

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Main Authors: Lyne Daumas, Raphaël Zory, Axelle Garcia, Amyn Jaafar, Luisa Ientile, Emeline Michel, Guillaume Sacco, Frédéric Chorin
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Language:English
Published: Medical Journals Sweden 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
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Online Access:https://medicaljournalssweden.se/jrm/article/view/7803
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author Lyne Daumas
Raphaël Zory
Axelle Garcia
Amyn Jaafar
Luisa Ientile
Emeline Michel
Guillaume Sacco
Frédéric Chorin
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Raphaël Zory
Axelle Garcia
Amyn Jaafar
Luisa Ientile
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Guillaume Sacco
Frédéric Chorin
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description Objective: Muscle weakness in the lower limbs is a motor consequence of stroke that causes functional impairment. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an individualized isokinetic strengthening programme, using the moment-velocity profile, on functional recovery during post-stroke rehabilitation of older patients. A further objective was to describe the effects of the individualized isokinetic strengthening on muscular parameters. Design: Retrospective study. Patients: Older post-stroke patients. Methods: Using the Barthel Index, functional abilities in basic daily tasks were assessed and retrospectively analysed for 88 patients in a post-stroke rehabilitation unit. Of these, 44 patients received conventional rehabilitation (conventional group) and 44 received individualized isokinetic strengthening in addition to conventional rehabilitation (isokinetic group). A 2-Group (isokinetic, conventional) × 2-Time (before, after intervention) repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted. For muscular parameters, Student t-tests and Wilcoxon tests were performed. Results: The Barthel Index score increased more in the isokinetic group (61.59 ± 26.34 to 88.18 ± 12.16) than in the conventional group (61.70 ± 26.5 to 76.93 ± 18.12). A significant Time × Group interaction was found (F(1,86) = 5.95, p = 0.02). In the isokinetic group all muscular parameters improved. Conclusion: This retrospective clinical study suggests that lower limb isokinetic strengthening, individualized using the moment-velocity profile, is clinically efficient for functional recovery during post-stroke rehabilitation of older patients. Intragroup effects of isokinetic strengthening also suggest benefits for muscular parameters. LAY ABSTRACT Muscle weakness in the lower limbs is a motor consequence of stroke that limits abilities to accomplish activities of daily life, such as walking. Individualized isokinetic exercises, based on patient’s force deficit and using a specialized equipment that adapts resistance according to the amount of force applied in order to maintain a constant speed throughout the movement, were performed in a post-stroke rehabilitation unit for older adults with sub-acute stroke. Retrospective analysis showed that functional recovery, as assessed by the clinical Barthel Index, was better in the patient who received individualized isokinetic strengthening in addition to conventional rehabilitation, compared with those who received only conventional rehabilitation. In addition, the results suggest beneficial effects on muscular parameters, such as force.
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spelling doaj.art-189b3b59f51c4ac59671d6e9c068a7f22023-08-07T11:57:51ZengMedical Journals SwedenJournal of Rehabilitation Medicine1651-20812023-08-015510.2340/jrm.v55.7803Effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post-stroke patients: A retrospective studyLyne Daumas0Raphaël Zory1Axelle Garcia2Amyn Jaafar3Luisa Ientile4Emeline Michel5Guillaume Sacco6Frédéric Chorin7University Côte d’Azur, Laboratory Human Motricity Expertise Sport and Health, France; University Côte d’Azur, Cognition Behaviour Technology, FranceUniversity Côte d’Azur, Laboratory Human Motricity Expertise Sport and Health, France; University Institute of FranceUniversity Côte d’Azur, University Hospital Center of Nice, France, NiceUniversity Côte d’Azur, University Hospital Center of Nice, France, NiceUniversité Côte d’Azur, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, FranceUniversity Côte d’Azur, Laboratory Human Motricity Expertise Sport and Health, France; University Côte d’Azur, University Hospital Center of Nice, France, NiceUniversity Côte d’Azur, Cognition Behaviour Technology, France; University Côte d’Azur, University Hospital Center of Nice, France, Nice; UPRES EA 4638, University of Angers, FranceUniversity Côte d’Azur, Laboratory Human Motricity Expertise Sport and Health, France; University Côte d’Azur, University Hospital Center of Nice, France, Nice Objective: Muscle weakness in the lower limbs is a motor consequence of stroke that causes functional impairment. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an individualized isokinetic strengthening programme, using the moment-velocity profile, on functional recovery during post-stroke rehabilitation of older patients. A further objective was to describe the effects of the individualized isokinetic strengthening on muscular parameters. Design: Retrospective study. Patients: Older post-stroke patients. Methods: Using the Barthel Index, functional abilities in basic daily tasks were assessed and retrospectively analysed for 88 patients in a post-stroke rehabilitation unit. Of these, 44 patients received conventional rehabilitation (conventional group) and 44 received individualized isokinetic strengthening in addition to conventional rehabilitation (isokinetic group). A 2-Group (isokinetic, conventional) × 2-Time (before, after intervention) repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted. For muscular parameters, Student t-tests and Wilcoxon tests were performed. Results: The Barthel Index score increased more in the isokinetic group (61.59 ± 26.34 to 88.18 ± 12.16) than in the conventional group (61.70 ± 26.5 to 76.93 ± 18.12). A significant Time × Group interaction was found (F(1,86) = 5.95, p = 0.02). In the isokinetic group all muscular parameters improved. Conclusion: This retrospective clinical study suggests that lower limb isokinetic strengthening, individualized using the moment-velocity profile, is clinically efficient for functional recovery during post-stroke rehabilitation of older patients. Intragroup effects of isokinetic strengthening also suggest benefits for muscular parameters. LAY ABSTRACT Muscle weakness in the lower limbs is a motor consequence of stroke that limits abilities to accomplish activities of daily life, such as walking. Individualized isokinetic exercises, based on patient’s force deficit and using a specialized equipment that adapts resistance according to the amount of force applied in order to maintain a constant speed throughout the movement, were performed in a post-stroke rehabilitation unit for older adults with sub-acute stroke. Retrospective analysis showed that functional recovery, as assessed by the clinical Barthel Index, was better in the patient who received individualized isokinetic strengthening in addition to conventional rehabilitation, compared with those who received only conventional rehabilitation. In addition, the results suggest beneficial effects on muscular parameters, such as force. https://medicaljournalssweden.se/jrm/article/view/7803StrokeRehabilitationPhysical exerciseStrengthIsokinetic
spellingShingle Lyne Daumas
Raphaël Zory
Axelle Garcia
Amyn Jaafar
Luisa Ientile
Emeline Michel
Guillaume Sacco
Frédéric Chorin
Effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post-stroke patients: A retrospective study
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Stroke
Rehabilitation
Physical exercise
Strength
Isokinetic
title Effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post-stroke patients: A retrospective study
title_full Effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post-stroke patients: A retrospective study
title_fullStr Effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post-stroke patients: A retrospective study
title_full_unstemmed Effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post-stroke patients: A retrospective study
title_short Effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post-stroke patients: A retrospective study
title_sort effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post stroke patients a retrospective study
topic Stroke
Rehabilitation
Physical exercise
Strength
Isokinetic
url https://medicaljournalssweden.se/jrm/article/view/7803
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