해양산업 종사자의 수중 보행 상상 훈련이 만성 뇌졸중 환자의 운동 기능에 미치는 영향

Effect of Underwater Walking Mental Practice on the Motor Function of Stroke Patients in the marine industry practician

This study was to evaluate the effects of underwater walking mental practice to improve on motor function of stroke patients. Subjects were randomly allocated to two groups: experimental(n=13) and control(n=11). Both groups received treadmill training for 3 session 30 minutes per week during 6 weeks. Experimental group practiced additional underwater walking mental practice. Outcome measurements were performed by Fugl-Meyer assessment and functional independence measure. In the results of study, there was significantly improvement by motor imagery training in outcomes of the Fugl-Meyer assessment (p<.05). In conclusion, the underwater walking mental practice with physical walking training improves motor function by Fugl-Meyer assessment.