this article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: keser i, kirdi n, meric a,...

This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Keser I, Kirdi N, Meric A, Kurne AT, Karabudak R. Comparing routine neurorehabilitation program with trunk exercises based on Bobath concept in multiple sclerosis: Pilot study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(1):133–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231

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Comparing routine neurorehabilitation program with trunk exercisesbased on Bobath concept in multiple sclerosis: Pilot study

Ilke Keser, PhD, PT; Nuray Kirdi, Prof PhD, PT; Aydin Meric, PhD, PT; Asli Tuncer Kurne, MD;

Rana Karabudak, Prof MD



• Aim– Compared trunk exercises based on Bobath concept

with routine neurorehabilitation approaches in multiple sclerosis (MS).

• Relevance– Most routine neurorehabilitation programs concentrate

on limb exercises.– Although loss of selective trunk control is associated

with balance, gait, and arm/hand limitations, few studies have looked at effectiveness of trunk exercises in MS population.



Method• Participants with MS joined 3 d/wk rehabilitation

program for 8 wk. – Experimental group: Trunk exercises based on Bobath

concept.– Control group: Routine neurorehabilitation exercises. – Both groups: Balance and coordination exercises.

• Before and after program, evaluated with:– Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS),

International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS), and Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC).



Results

• Within Groups:– TIS, BBS, ICARS, and MSFC scores and strength of

abdominal muscles were significantly different after treatment in both groups.

• Between Groups:– No significant differences in any parameters.



Conclusion• Trunk control exercises based on Bobath

concept:– Were as effective as more commonly used limb

exercises.– May be beneficial option when physiotherapist

needs to vary exercise program to help patients develop regular exercise habits and stay motivated.

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