The Effects of the Swiss Ball on Cerebral Vascular Accident

August 18, 2008 updated by: Fortaleza University

The Effects of the Swiss Ball on Patients With Hemiplegia Due to Cerebral Vascular Accident

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the Swiss ball on patients with hemiplegia due to CVA.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) is a neurological deficit, which may be transitory or definite, leading to motor, psychological and social alterations. It's the third cause of death in the industrialized world, of which 90% of the survivors have some residual deficit and 30% become disabled. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the Swiss ball on patients with hemiplegia due to CVA. An intervening and controlled study was conducted on 12 patients of both genders and over 50 years old with chronic hemiplegia, all undergoing treatment at the Beneficent Rehabilitation Association of Ceará. The patients in the experimental group (EG) underwent treatment with the Swiss ball added to conventional physical therapy and the control group (CG) went through conventional physiotherapy sessions. The treatment was done twice a week, consisting of 14 sessions altogether. The data were collected in an evaluation form at the beginning and at the end of the treatment. Most patients were found to be males; they had typical walking ability, tonus, and posture of chronic hemiplegia patients. The patients in the experimental group showed significantly greater muscular strength on the lower limbs than the control group (p < 0,05, Student t test), however, the same did not happen in the case of the other parameters, such as strength on the upper limbs, coordination, and balance. We can conclude that the treatment with the Swiss ball can promote increased strength, which will allow for a more efficient recovery in the studied population.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Hemiplegia due to CVA
  • In physiotherapy treatment
  • Acceptance in join the research

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Less then 6 months of diagnostic

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Fortaleza University

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 12, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 13, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

August 14, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 19, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 18, 2008

Last Verified

May 1, 2008

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • coetica-130/2004

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