Effects of seated Tai Chi Yunshou on upper limb function among stroke patients in the subacute phase: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Upper limb dysfunction after stroke is one of the common problems. Tai Chi Yunshou exercise and seated Tai Chi exercise have been confirmed that it is beneficial on upper limb function for stroke patients. Seated Tai Chi Yunshou exercise easier and suitable for stroke patients who are unable to stand. The purpose of this experiment is to explore the effects of seated Tai Chi Yunshou exercise on the upper limb function for stroke patients.

Methods

84 stroke patients with upper limb dysfunction were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group and the control group consist of 42 patients each. The experimental group will receive seated Tai Chi Yunshou training combined with conventional treatment, while the control group only will receive conventional tr

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12582457 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature