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- Title
The effects of adapted physical exercise during rehabilitation in patients with traumatic brain injury.
- Authors
Romanov, Romana; Mesarič, Ladislav; Perić, Dušan; Damiš, Jasna Vešligaj; Filišič, Yoana Petrova
- Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effects of adapted physical exercise on the level of muscular ability and attention process in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Patients and methods: Between September 2018 and November 2018, a total of 25 male patients with TBI (mean age: 41.1±9.7 years; range, 30 to 50 years) that occurred two years ago were included in this randomized-controlled study. The patients were divided into two groups as the experimental group (n=13) and the control group (n=12). The experimental group implemented a regular rehabilitation program and an additional program of adapted physical exercise. The control group implemented only a regular rehabilitation program (morning gymnastics and gymnastics for the brain). Motor and functional abilities were assessed by a Senior Fitness battery and Berg's balance scale. Attention process was assessed by a standardized d2 test. Results: A significant improvement in physical abilities (strength, flexibility and balance) and attention process was observed in both groups (p<0.01). The improvement was greater in the experimental group (p<0.01). Conclusion: Traumatic brain injury causes difficulties in the memory and executive functions of the body and impairs working ability. The short-term adapted physical exercise program can yield a positive change in working abilities of patients with TBI.
- Subjects
STAFFS (Sticks, canes, etc.); ANALYSIS of variance; FUNCTIONAL status; PHYSICAL fitness; RANDOMIZED controlled trials; EXERCISE; MUSCLE strength; ATTENTION; WALKING; REPEATED measures design; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; RESEARCH funding; DATA analysis software; REHABILITATION for brain injury patients; EXERCISE equipment
- Publication
Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2587-1250), 2021, Vol 67, Issue 4, p482
- ISSN
2587-1250
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5606/tftrd.2021.6145