Efectos de un programa de clase en circuito en agua versus un programa de clase en circuito en suelo en personas que sufrieron un accidente cerebrovascular

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Current scientific evidence supports the use of task-oriented therapy and aquatic therapy as treatment modalities in neurorehabilitation of people who have suffered a stroke. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial was conducted to test the effects of a circuit class therapy in water versus circuit class therapy on land in people who suffered a stroke. Assessments methods were: CvMob motion analysis software, 10 Meter Walk Test, 2 Minute Walk Test, Berg Balance Scale, Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Functional Reach Test, Timed Up & Go test, Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale and Box and Block Test. RESULTS: Both therapies have been effective in the parameters evaluated: gait, balance and upper limb function. There were significant differences between groups on the Berg balance scale after therapy, with water group improvements. CONCLUSIONS: The use of circuit class therapy in water or land is recommended to treat people who have suffered a stroke.