Baduanjin in sitting position improves coordination function in Chronic Stroke Patient: A case report

Mini-Oral Presentation A3.11

Authors

  • Zhi Zou Guangzhou Sport University
  • Xian Li Sun Yat-sen University
  • Xin Jiang Guizhou Provincial Staff Hospital
  • Xiaohui Hou Guangzhou Sport University
  • Yanqing Feng Guangzhou Sport University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.452

Keywords:

Baduanjin, Coordination, Stroke

Abstract

Background: Coordination dysfunction is quite common after pontine infarction, contributing to the decreased ability of activity of daily living(ADL). Baduanjin is a traditional Chinese exercise characterized by smooth and slow movements which may benefit to the coordination function. Purpose: To explore the effect of Baduanjin on the coordination function in an individual with pontine infarction. Methods: One patient with chronic stroke was included in this study. This patient is male aged 38, who suffered pontine infarction 7 months ago. The Brunnstrom recovery stage evaluated for the patient was VI but the coordination dysfunction was severe. The score of the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS) assessment was 28, indicating a severe coordination disorder. A regime of Baduanjin training for 5 days each with 30 min was provided. As the patient was not able to stand independently, sitting position was applied for the whole training sessions. The physiotherapist supervised all the training with 5min warm-up exercise, 20min Baduanjin practice and 5min cool-down exercise. For each day training session, pre and post assessments using ICARS were conducted whereas the ADL ability was also evaluated with Modified Barthel index before and after for the whole training. Results: After 3 days of training, the score of ICARS was decreased to 22 and at the end of the whole training period, the score of ICARS declined to 17. The score of Modified Barthel index increased 5 points at the end of training. Conclusions: Baduanjin is a treatment which can increase the coordination of pontine infarction patient. Funding: Study funded by The “Chong Bu Qiang” funding of Guangzhou Sport University (721018020185).

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Zou, Z., Li, X., Jiang, X., Hou, X., & Feng, Y. (2021). Baduanjin in sitting position improves coordination function in Chronic Stroke Patient: A case report: Mini-Oral Presentation A3.11. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.452