The development and clinical evaluation of a standing biofeedback trainer

J Rehabil Res Dev. 1997 Jul;34(3):322-7.

Abstract

A new standing biofeedback training device, which includes a height-adjustable work table, weight-bearing sensors, and a real-time visual and auditory feedback system, has been developed for postural training. Sixty persons with hemiplegia after acute stroke or traumatic brain injury were randomly divided into Group A (experimental) and Group B (control). After a training period of 4 weeks, the percentage of postural asymmetry in Group A and Group B was reduced from 17.2 +/- 10.8% and 17.0 +/- 10.0% to 3.5 +/- 2.2% and 10.1 +/- 6.4 percent, respectively (p = 0.003). There was no significant difference between subjects with right or left hemiplegia. The results indicated that this device had a positive training effect on stance symmetry in hemiplegic subjects.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biofeedback, Psychology / instrumentation*
  • Brain Injuries / complications
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications
  • Female
  • Hemiplegia / etiology
  • Hemiplegia / physiopathology
  • Hemiplegia / rehabilitation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods*
  • Patient Education as Topic / standards*
  • Posture*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Weight-Bearing