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Investigating the relationship of trunk and postural control with pulmonary functions in subacute stroke patients

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Stroke is a disease with high mortality and morbidity that not only causes weakness in the extremities, loss of balance, and disturbances in trunk and postural control, but also affects respiratory function. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between trunk and postural control and pulmonary function in subacute stroke patients. Herein, 32 volunteer patients who were diagnosed with hemiplegia by a competent physician after unilateral hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke and who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. Functional independence of the participants was evaluated using the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and their cognitive function was assessed with the Standardized Mini Mental State Examination. Respiratory function was evaluated with spirometric measurements, inspiratory muscle strength was evaluated with intraoral pressure measurements, trunk control was evaluated using the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), postural control was evaluated using the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS-T), computerized postural sway evaluation, and static posture analysis. A significant correlation was found between the TIS scores and inspiratory muscle strength (p < 0.05). A significant correlation was also found between the PASS-T scores and inspiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function (p < 0.05). All of the COP parameters measured were significantly correlated with the PEF(L/s) and FEF25–75 (L/s) (p < 0.05). In conclusion, this study showed that trunk and postural control are associated with inspiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function. It is recommended that evaluation of trunk and postural control and respiratory functions, as well as exercise training to improve these parameters, should be included in rehabilitation programs for individuals with stroke.

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Ozhan, S., Duruturk, N. Investigating the relationship of trunk and postural control with pulmonary functions in subacute stroke patients. Neurol Sci (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-024-07750-y

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