Effects of different rehabilitation training on balance function in stroke patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract

Approximately 83% of people who have had a stroke have some degree of balance dysfunction. Rehabilitation training is an effective means to improve the balance function of stroke patients.The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess which of the eight rehabilitation training was more effective in promoting balance recovery.Relevant studies were searched in eight database species. Data extraction was carried out by two independent researchers.The improvement in balance function included in the study was measured using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Meta-analysis results showed that the clinical effectiveness in promoting balance recovery in stroke patients were ranked as follows: core stability training（odds ratio(OR) = 14.98 , 95% confidence interval (CI): 8.18–27.44) > whole-body vibration training（OR= 10.27 , 95%CI: 4.36–24.18).This results suggested that core stability was more beneficial for improving balance function in stroke patients.