Limited evidence of physical therapy on balance after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke results in balance disorders and these directly affect autonomy and quality of life. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the efficacy of physical therapy (PT) on balance and postural control after stroke.

Methods

We included all randomized controlled trials assessing the efficacy of PT on balance and postural control in adult patients after stroke without language restriction. Medline, Embase/Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PEDro, Pascal, and Francis databases were searched until January 2019. Primary outcomes were balance (Berg Balance scale and Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke) and postural control with postural deviation or stability measurement in sitting or standing static evaluation. A p

SUBMITTER: Hugues A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6715189 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature