Combined application of exercise therapy and reflexotherapy for ischemic stroke patients in the acute period

Abstract

Aim. Search for new effective methods of physical rehabilitation for patients with ischemic stroke.Materials and methods. In total, 60 ischemic stroke patients aged from 51 to 80 years in the acute period were included in the rehabilitation program. All patients showed motor and speech disorders, problems with self-care and mobility, and reduced quality of life indicators. The program of early rehabilitation included the combination of reflexotherapy (RT) and differentiated choice of exercise therapy (ET).Results. The comparative analysis of the results of three therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of patients with acute cerebral circulation disorders (ACCD) in the acute period showed the high efficacy of a combined use of RT and ET with a differentiated approach to method selection.Conclusions. The combined application of neurorehabilitation methods for ischemic stroke patients has confirmed its high efficacy. The developed rehabilitation programs may improve the quality of life of patients after acute cerebral circulation disorders and increase their independence in everyday life.