Strength training protocols in hemiparetic individuals post stroke: a systematic review

Authors

  • Diogo Dutra Barbosa Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA)
  • Mirele Ruff Trojahn Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA)
  • Daniela Veber Gularte Porto Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA)
  • Guilherme Scotta Hentschke Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA)
  • Vítor Scotta Hentschke Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.031.AO27

Abstract

Introduction: Hemiparesis is one of the main sequels of stroke. Evidence suggests that muscle strength exercises are important in rehabilitation programs for hemiparetic patients, but wide variation in previously studied protocols makes the most suitable choice difficult in clinical practice. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate strength training protocols for people with hemiparesis after stroke. Methods: A systematic review of literature was performed in the PubMed, PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database), SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), and LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Science) databases. Only controlled clinical studies that contained strength training protocols for hemiparesis after stroke were selected. Results: In total, 562 articles were found. Of them, 12 were accepted for the systematic review. Although strength training protocols are effective in hemiparetic patients, we did not found a standard method for strength training. Conclusion: This systematic revision highlights the lack of a standard protocol for strength training, considering the following training parameters: volume, intensity, frequency, series, and repetitions. Isotonic exercises are most commonly used.

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Dutra Barbosa, D., Ruff Trojahn, M., Porto, D. V. G., Scotta Hentschke, G., & Scotta Hentschke, V. (2018). Strength training protocols in hemiparetic individuals post stroke: a systematic review. Fisioterapia Em Movimento (Physical Therapy in Movement), 31, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.031.AO27

Issue

Vol. 31 (2018): n. cont.

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Review Article

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