Effects of Group Exercise Programme on Physical and Psychological Functions on Stroke Patients

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of group exercise programme on physical and psychological functions in stroke patients.METHODS: Forty-five stroke patients were divided into 3 groups as group exercise group (GEG, n=15), personal exercise group (PEG, n=15) and control group (CON, n=15). GEG and PEG were performed group exercise for 60 minutes, two times a week, and for 8 weeks. ROM, BBS, 10 MWT, IADL, GDS, and SS-QOL were measured before and after exercises. Statistical analyses was done using the ANCOVA, paired t-test, and Bonferroni’s test.RESULTS: ROM, BBS, 10 MWT, IADL, GDS, and SS-QOL were significant improved in GEG compared with PEG and CON (<i>p</i><.05, respectively). ROM, BBS, 10 MWT, IADL, GDS, and SS-QOL were significant improved in GEG and PEG after 8 week compared to before (<i>p</i><.05, respectively).CONCLUSIONS:These results suggest that group exercise improves physical and psychological functions in stroke patients.