Arm Muscle Strength Research Articles

Hubungan Kekuatan Otot Lengan, Koordinasi Mata Tangan Terhadap Kemampuan Passing Bawah Siswi Ekstrakurikuler MTS Negeri 1 Sukabumi

This study aims to determine the relationship between arm muscle strength and hand eye coordination on the passing ability of the extracurricular student volleyball game at MTs Negeri 1 Sukabumi. The method used in this study is a quantitative approach to the correlational method. The research sample was 18 volleyball extracurricular students at MTs Negeri 1 Sukabumi, with a sampling technique using saturated samples. The data obtained is then processed. The result is a significant relationship between arm muscle strength and hand eye coordination to the passing ability of the extracurricular student volleyball game at MTs Negeri 1 Sukabumi. The results of calculations using the multiple correlation technique obtained Fcount greater than Ftable, namely Fcount (149,153)> Ftable (4.49) with a significant level of 0.05 then H0 is rejected meaning that there is a significant relationship between arm muscle strength and hand eye coordination passing ability under the extracurricular student volleyball game MTs Negeri 1 Sukabumi. The conclusion of the study is that there is a significant relationship between arm muscle strength and hand eye coordination on the passing skills of volleyball in extracurricular MTs Negeri 1 Sukabumi

Strength training and aerobic exercise training for muscle disease.

Background Strength training or aerobic exercise programmes might optimise muscle and cardiorespiratory function and prevent additional disuse atrophy and deconditioning in people with a muscle disease. This is an update of a review first published in 2004. Objectives To examine the safety and efficacy of strength training and aerobic exercise training in people with a muscle disease. Search methods We searched the Cochrane Neuromuscular Disease Group Specialized Register (July 2012), CENTRAL (2012 Issue 3 of 4), MEDLINE (January 1946 to July 2012), EMBASE (January 1974 to July 2012), EMBASE Classic (1947 to 1973) and CINAHL (January 1982 to July 2012). Selection criteria Randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials comparing strength training or aerobic exercise programmes, or both, to no training, and lasting at least six weeks, in people with a well-described diagnosis of a muscle disease. We did not use the reporting of specific outcomes as a study selection criterion. Data collection and analysis Two authors independently assessed trial quality and extracted the data obtained from the full text-articles and from the original investigators. We collected adverse event data from included studies. Main results We included five trials (170 participants). The first trial compared the effect of strength training versus no training in 36 people with myotonic dystrophy. The second trial compared aerobic exercise training versus no training in 14 people with polymyositis and dermatomyositis. The third trial compared strength training versus no training in a factorial trial that also compared albuterol with placebo, in 65 people with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The fourth trial compared combined strength training and aerobic exercise versus no training in 18 people with mitochondrial myopathy. The fifth trial compared combined strength training and aerobic exercise versus no training in 35 people with myotonic dystrophy type 1. In both myotonic dystrophy trials and the dermatomyositis and polymyositis trial there were no significant differences between training and non-training groups for primary and secondary outcome measures. The risk of bias of the strength training trial in myotonic dystrophy and the aerobic exercise trial in polymyositis and dermatomyositis was judged as uncertain, and for the combined strength training and aerobic exercise trial, the risk of bias was judged as adequate. In the FSHD trial, for which the risk of bias was judged as adequate, a +1.17 kg difference (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.18 to 2.16) in dynamic strength of elbow flexors in favour of the training group reached statistical significance. In the mitochondrial myopathy trial, there were no significant differences in dynamic strength measures between training and non-training groups. Exercise duration and distance cycled in a submaximal endurance test increased significantly in the training group compared to the control group. The differences in mean time and mean distance cycled till exhaustion between groups were 23.70 min (95% CI 2.63 to 44.77) and 9.70 km (95% CI 1.51 to 17.89), respectively. The risk of bias was judged as uncertain. In all trials, no adverse events were reported. Authors' conclusions Moderate-intensity strength training in myotonic dystrophy and FSHD and aerobic exercise training in dermatomyositis and polymyositis and myotonic dystrophy type I appear to do no harm, but there is insufficient evidence to conclude that they offer benefit. In mitochondrial myopathy, aerobic exercise combined with strength training appears to be safe and may be effective in increasing submaximal endurance capacity. Limitations in the design of studies in other muscle diseases prevent more general conclusions in these disorders.

Hubungan Kekuatan Otot Lengan dan Fleksibilitas Bahu Terhadap Ketepatan Smash Ekstrakurikuler Bulutangkis

The aim of this research is to prove the relationship between arm muscle strength and shoulder flexibility and smash accuracy in extracurricular SMPN 2 Cicurug. This study uses a survey method with test and measurement techniques. The population of this research is 16 badminton extracurricular members of SMPN 2 Cicurug. The research sample was all 16 badminton extracurricular members of SMPN 2 Cicurug. The sampling technique uses total sampling. Instruments used include: (1) Arm muscle strength test (2) Shoulder flexibility test (3) Smash accuracy test. Data analysis techniques used multiple correlation statistical data collection techniques. The results of the study, with calculations using the multiple correlation technique obtained Fcount (18.97)> Ftable (3.03) with a significance level of 0.05 then H0 is rejected, meaning that there is a relationship between arm muscle strength and shoulder flexibility to the accuracy of smashes in badminton at SMPN 2 Cicurug. Conclusions: (1) There is a significant relationship between arm muscle strength and smash accuracy at SMPN 2 Cicurug, (2) There is a significant relationship between shoulder flexibility and smash accuracy at SMPN 2 Cicurug, (3) There is a significant relationship between arm muscle strength and shoulder flexibility to the accuracy of the smash at SMPN 2 Cicurug.

The Effect of Balance, Arm Muscle Strength, and Creativity towards Discus skills on Faculty of Students of Manado State University Science

The aims of the study is to find out The Effect of Balance, Arm Muscle Strength, and Creativity towards Discus skills. This research was carried out on the campus of the Faculty of Sport Science, Manado. State University in Tondano City, Minahasa Regency. This research is a descriptive study. The result of the study is There is a positive direct effect of balance on Discus Throwing Skills at the Faculty of Sport Sciences Mando State University Students. This means that a good balance will result in increased discus throwing skills. There is a positive direct effect of arm muscle strength on discus throwing skills at the students of the Faculty of Sport Science, Mando State University. This means that good arm muscle strength will result in increased discus throwing skills achieved by the student concerned. There is a direct influence on the position of creativity fantasy on discus throwing skills at the Students of the Faculty of Sport Science, Mando State University. This means that good creativity will result in increased disc throwing skills.

Physical Fitness and Anthropometric Values Among Lithuanian Primary School Children: Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Emeljanovas, A, Mieziene, B, Cesnaitiene, VJ, Fjortoft, I, and Kjønniksen, L. Physical fitness and anthropometric values among Lithuanian primary school children: population-based cross-sectional study. J Strength Cond Res 34(2): 414-421, 2020-The purpose of the current study was to derive representative reference scores on anthropometric measures and test scores for the musculoskeletal, motor, and cardiorespiratory fitness of Lithuanian primary school children according to age and sex. This cross-sectional design study included 3,456 Lithuanian first- to fourth-grade children from age 6 to 10 years. Physical fitness was measured using a nine-item test battery developed by Fjørtoft et al. The test battery included the following tests: standing broad jump (explosive strength), jumping a distance of 7 m on 2 feet, jumping a distance of 7 m on 1 foot (both tests indicate leg muscle strength), throwing a tennis ball with one hand, and pushing a medicine ball with 2 hands (both tests indicate arm muscle strength). These tests measured musculoskeletal fitness. In addition, there were measures of a 10 × 5-m shuttle run (agility), running 20 m as fast as possible (speed), and climbing wall bars (coordination)-general tests of motor fitness. Reduced 6-minute Cooper test (endurance) measured cardiorespiratory fitness. A Student's t test and analysis of variance were performed to indicate differences between sexes and across age, respectively. The significant differences in mean scores in anthropometric and fitness means indicated that boys had higher scores than girls, and older children scored higher than younger children (p < 0.05). Data on normative sex- and age-specific percentile values (3rd, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, and 97th) for physical fitness tests in Lithuanian primary school children are provided. These data are useful for educational settings, parents, clinicians, sports organizations, and sports clubs in identifying problems or outstanding performance and providing sports programs that develop children's athletic performance.

Kontribusi Kekuatan Otot Lengan terhadap Keterampilan Smash dalam Permainan Bola Voli

This study aims to determine the contribution of arm muscle strength to smash skills in the game of volleyball on extracurricular activities at SMA Negeri 2 Seluma. This study uses the correlation method, which is a correlation analysis technique with product moment statistics, this study uses a sample of 24 students taken by purposive sampling technique. Students have the level of arm muscle strength in the adequate category with an average of 13.46 and the level of smash skills have a level of smash skills in the good category with an average of 18.33, t-count ≥ t-table is 7.62 ≥ 2 .07 at the significance level α = 0.05 (0.5%). Thus it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between arm muscle strength and smash ability&#x0D; Keywords: Arm Muscle Strength, Smash Skills

KONTRIBUSI KONDISI FISIK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PASSING BAWAH DALAM PERMAINAN BOLAVOLI PADA SISWA MAN 2 KOTA MAKASSAR

This study aims to determine the contribution of physical conditions such as arm muscle strength, hand eye coordination and balance to the ability to pass under the volleyball game of MAN 2 Model students in Makassar City. The research method used is descriptive, the research sample of 30 students, the results of this study indicate the contribution of conditions caused by arm muscle strength, hand eye coordination and balance to the ability to the ability to pass underneath in the MAN 2 student volleyball game Makassar City Model has a significant contribution significant between the strength of the arm muscles towards the ability to pass under the game of volleyball, the significant contribution between hand eye coordination to the ability to pass underneath in the game of volleyball, and the significant contribution between the strength of the balance to the ability to pass underneath in the game of volleyball.

The Effect of The Strength of Extremity and Motivation on Forward Roll of Achievement Learning

The aims this research to determine whether there is influence of upper extremity strength, lower extremity strength and motivation on forward roll of achievement learning. The type of this study is a correlational survey involving independent variables consisting of upper extremity strength, lower extremity strength and motivation while the dependent variable is forward roll of achievement learning. The research sample was 40 students from SMK Layoa Bantaeng who were taken by purposive random sampling. The research instrument was arm muscle strength test using push and pull dynamometer, leg muscle strength test using leg dynamometer, and motivational questionnaire as well as forward roll process instruments. The results showed that there was a significant effect of upper extremity strength on forward roll of achievement learning (p &lt;0.05), there was a significant effect of lower extremity strength on forward roll of achievement learning &lt;0.05), there was a significant effect of motivation on forward roll of achievement learning (p &lt;0.05) and there is a significant effect together of upper extremity strength, lower extremity strength and motivation on forward roll of achievement learning (p &lt;0.05).

Correlation of Arm Strength, Handling, and Flexibility Coordination of Forehand Drive Skills

Playing badminton is a game that is often performed by most people in all walks of life, for techniques in playing badminton must be mastered including forehand drives which in doing this technique many elements of the body are involved so we need to know how strong the body parts are involved is to find out the relationship between each variable of arm muscle strength, hand-eye coordination and flexibility towards forehand drive skills. The research method used in this study is a quantitative approach, a survey method with measurement techniques and tests, while the analysis technique uses a correlation analysis approach. The results of this study after statistical testing of empirical data obtained from the field can be said that the three independent variables proposed namely arm muscle strength, eye-hand coordination and flexibility significantly positively correlated with forehand drive skills in Bogor badminton club athletes.

HUBUNGAN KEKUATAN OTOT LENGAN DAN KESEIMBANGANSTATISDENGAN JAUHNYA LEMPARAN TURBO

This study aims to determine whether there is a Relationship of Muscle Arm Strength And Stainless Equilibrium With Turbo Shot Deep In "The population of this study using all with the number of research samples as many as 25 people so this research uses population study techniques. The data collection technique is using the test method of deed and documentation. Arm muscle strength instruments are Push Up, static balance using a stork stand, and turbo throw using 2 turbo. Technique of data analysis using double correlation method, from result of research at 5% significant level stated that there is relation of arm muscle strength with throw away turbo where the value of r value count bigger than r table (0,617&gt; 0,396), So the final result of this research is no relationship Arm Muscle Strength and Static Balance with Remote Turbo Shot on Lesson Year 2019.

HUBUNGAN KEKUATAN OTOT LENGAN DAN KESEIMBANGANSTATISDENGAN JAUHNYA LEMPARAN TURBO

This study aims to determine whether there is a Relationship of Muscle Arm Strength And Stainless Equilibrium With Turbo Shot Deep In "The population of this study using all with the number of research samples as many as 25 people so this research uses population study techniques. The data collection technique is using the test method of deed and documentation. Arm muscle strength instruments are Push Up, static balance using a stork stand, and turbo throw using 2 turbo. Technique of data analysis using double correlation method, from result of research at 5% significant level stated that there is relation of arm muscle strength with throw away turbo where the value of r value count bigger than r table (0,617&gt; 0,396), So the final result of this research is no relationship Arm Muscle Strength and Static Balance with Remote Turbo Shot on Lesson Year 2019.

HUBUNGAN KEKUATAN OTOT LENGAN DAN KESEIMBANGANSTATISDENGAN JAUHNYA LEMPARAN TURBO

This study aims to determine whether there is a Relationship of Muscle Arm Strength And Stainless Equilibrium With Turbo Shot Deep In "The population of this study using all with the number of research samples as many as 25 people so this research uses population study techniques. The data collection technique is using the test method of deed and documentation. Arm muscle strength instruments are Push Up, static balance using a stork stand, and turbo throw using 2 turbo. Technique of data analysis using double correlation method, from result of research at 5% significant level stated that there is relation of arm muscle strength with throw away turbo where the value of r value count bigger than r table (0,617&gt; 0,396), So the final result of this research is no relationship Arm Muscle Strength and Static Balance with Remote Turbo Shot on Lesson Year 2019.

HUBUNGAN KEKUATAN OTOT LENGAN DAN KESEIMBANGANSTATISDENGAN JAUHNYA LEMPARAN TURBO

This study aims to determine whether there is a Relationship of Muscle Arm Strength And Stainless Equilibrium With Turbo Shot Deep In "The population of this study using all with the number of research samples as many as 25 people so this research uses population study techniques. The data collection technique is using the test method of deed and documentation. Arm muscle strength instruments are Push Up, static balance using a stork stand, and turbo throw using 2 turbo. Technique of data analysis using double correlation method, from result of research at 5% significant level stated that there is relation of arm muscle strength with throw away turbo where the value of r value count bigger than r table (0,617&gt; 0,396), So the final result of this research is no relationship Arm Muscle Strength and Static Balance with Remote Turbo Shot on Lesson Year 2019.

GAMBARAN KEKUATAN, DAYA TAHAN OTOT, POWER, KELENTUKAN, KECEPATAN REAKSI, DAN DAYA TAHAN JANTUNG PARU ATLET CABANG OLAHRAGA TENIS MEJA JAWA BARAT PON XVIII/2012 RIAU BERDASARKAN STANDAR KONI PUSAT

On PON XVIII/2012 Riau, achievements earned by West Java table tennis athletes were not the best. Those athletes only earned 1 silver medal and 1 bronze medal. One of several factors influencing these athletes achievement is physical condition of the athlete.Underwhelming achievements may be caused by discrepancy of athletes physical condition with Central KONI standards. This study aimed to describe predominant physical components of West Java table tennis athletes in PON XVIII/2012 Riau according to Central KONI standard. The study was conducted using descriptive study design andcross sectional approach using secondary data that has been measured by Sport Medicine field of KONI West Java. Secondary data consists of predominant physical components in table tennis athletes, which are strength, muscle endurance, power, flexibility, reactionspeed, and heart lung strength, that will be compared to Central KONI standard. Based on Central KONI standard, there were predominant physical component of West Java table tennis athletes in PON XVIII/2012 Riau still on deficient and adequate level, which were arm and shoulder muscle strength, leg muscle strength, abdominal muscle endurance, arm muscle power, and heart lung endurance in male athletes; and arm and shoulder strength, abdominal muscle endurance, leg muscle strength, and heart lung endurance in female athletes. There were still predominant physical components of West Java table tennisathletes that have not achieved good, very good or perfect category according to Central KONI standard. Hence, efforts to coach athletes through scalable and well programmed training are needed. In conclusion, an athlete can earn gold medal if predominant physical component capability of said athlete achieved good, very good or perfect category.

Impact of sarcopenia on muscle strength and exercise capacity in elderly patients with chronic heart failure

Objective To investigate the impact of sarcopenia on muscle strength and exercise capacity in elderly patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Methods One hundred and sixteen inpatient aged ≥65 years with CHF were enrolled in the study. General clinical characteristics were collected with questionnaire; the appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) was assessed with body composition analyzer; the arm muscle strength was measured and a 6m-walk test was performed. The sarcopenia was evaluated according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) criteria. Simple regression analysis and logistic regression were used to analyze the correlation between sarcopenia and decreased muscle strength, exercise capacity in elderly CHF patients. Results Among 116 elderly CHF patients, sarcopenia was confirmed in 42 patients(36.2%). Patients with sarcopenia had poorer cardiac function and lower muscle strength, ASM and 6m-walking speed than patients without sarcopenia did(allP<0.05). Simple regression analysis showed positive correlation between ASM and muscle strength in both groups. Logistic regression analysis showed that after adjustment for confounders, ASM reduction was an independent risk factor for reducedexercisecapacity(OR=0.158, 95%CI: 0.055-0.455, P<0.05). Conclusion Sarcopenia is a common complication in elderly patients with CHF and may lead to decreased muscle strength and exercise capacity. Key words: Aged; Chronic heart failure; Sarcopenia; Exercise capacity

Analisis Kondisi Fisik Atlet Putra Floorball Universitas Negeri Surabaya

AbstrakPenelitian ini mengangkat permasalahan kondisi fisik atlet putra floorball Universitas Negeri Surabaya yang tidak mendapat juara dalam beberapa tahun. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kondisi fisik atlet putra floorball Universitas Negeri Surabaya dengan subyek penelitian berjumlah 15 orang.Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Berdasarkan pengolahan data dan analisis data, maka hasil penelitian yang diperoleh adalah (1) Kecepatan lari atlet putra floorball Universitas Negeri Surabaya masuk dalam kategori baik dengan persentase 60%. (2) Kekuatan otot perut masuk dalam kategori baik dengan persentase 66,7%. (3) Kekuatan otot lengan masuk dalam kategori kurang sekali dengan persentase 73,3%. (4) Keseimbangan masuk dalam kategori sedang dengan persentase 66,7%. (5) Daya tahan masuk dalam kategori sedang dengan persentase 66,7%. (6) Kelincahan masuk dalam kategori sedang dengan persentase 66,7%.Kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kondisi fisik atlet putra floorball Universitas Negeri Surabaya masih dalam kategori sedang, terutama pada tes kekuatan otot lengan yang masuk dalam kategori kurang sekali maka sangat membutuhkan latihan intensif untuk peningkatan kondisi fisik yang lebih baik.Kata kunci: kondisi fisik, floorball.

The Association between Body Mass Index and Physical Fitness among Adolescents

The lifestyle and diet of today's modern society can lead to overweight and obesity. Overweight and obesity is now beginning to worry. This study aims to provide a description of the condition of Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical fitness among adolescents in Bangka Belitung Islands in 2017, and how BMI and physical fitness are associated. 105 adolescents were participants of this study, 90 male and 15 female adolescents. Participants aged ± 18 years in the year of the study conducted. Anthropometry is performed to identify participants' BMI. Performance tests were conducted to identify the components of physical fitness related to the health of the participants. Performance of vertical jump (leg power), sprint 60 meter (speed), push-up (strength and endurance of arm muscle), sit-up (strength and endurance of abdominal muscles), and run / walk distance 1000/1200 meters (cardiorespiratory endurance). BMI has a significant correlation with the strength and endurance of arm muscle (t = 3.79, p &lt; 0.05). BMI has a significant correlation with leg power (t = 4.97, p &lt; 0.01). BMI correlates significantly with speed (t = 4.04, p &lt; 0.05). CRE is only significantly correlated with abdominal muscle strength and endurance (t= 2.51, p &lt; 0.01). Overweight and obesity can be prevented through the provision of a program of physical activity that meets the rules of physical fitness. The program should be provided from primary to senior high school and it’s a sustainable long-term program at every level of education at school. Hopefully overweight and obesity can be prevented.

The Effect of Physiotherapy on the Function of the Upper Extremity and Psycho-Emotional State in Women after a Breast Cancer Surgery

Background. Women breast cancer accounts for 25% of the new cases of cancer diagnosed worldwide and takes the leading place. After breast surgery pain occurs in the wound of the breast, in the armpit area and the hand that reduces the mobility of the shoulder joint, weakens the arm muscle strength, impairs flow of the lymph, which can affect the quality of life and disturb the psycho-emotional state. Physical therapy is applied dealing with these problems. The aim of the research was to estimate the effect of physical therapy on the arm function and psycho-emotional state in women after breast cancer surgery. Research methods. The research included 20 women after a breast-conserving surgery, 50 ± 5 years of age. The methods of testing were the goniometry – for the range of motion of the upper extremity, dynamometry – for hand muscle strength, a tape measurement – for arm volume, Pain numerical rating scale (NRS) – for the intensity of pain, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HAD) – for the psycho-emotional state. The tests were done on the frst and the last day of rehabilitation. Research results. After physical therapy for women after breast cancer surgery, the range of motion of the upper extremity signifcantly increased: flexion from 140 ± 26o to 167 ± 21o, extension from 41 ± 8o to 53 ± 7o, abduction from 131 ± 20o to 161 ± 26o; muscle strength signifcantly increased from 28 ± 4 kg to 30 ± 6 kg; edema signifcantly decreased from 114.1 ± 8.2 cm to 111.7 ± 11.6 cm; pain signifcantly decreased from 6 ± 2 to 3 ± 1 points. After physical therapy, psychoemotional state did not improve signifcantly. Conclusion. After physical therapy for women after breast cancer surgery, the range of motion of the upper extremity and muscle strength signifcantly increased, edema and pain signifcantly decreased, while psycho-emotional state did not improve signifcantly.Keywords: breast cancer, function of the upper extremity, edema, pain, psychoemotional state.

Nocebo Effects on Muscular Performance - An Experimental Study About Clinical Situations.

Introduction: Nocebo effects are not only seen in studies of pharmacology and placebo/nocebo research but also in clinical everyday situations. For generation of objective and quantitative data on the impact of negative communication we have evaluated the immediate effects of common sentences, non-verbal signals and situations in the medical context on muscular performance.Methods: In an experimental study, 46 volunteers were tested by dynamometry of the deltoid muscle group to evaluate the maximal muscular strength during arm abduction. Baseline values were compared to performance after exposure to 18 verbal and non-verbal suggestions. Suggestions suspected to be negative were alternated with and compared to positively formulated alternatives.Results: Verbal and non-verbal communication produced significant effects on muscular performance, resulting mainly in weakening. The decrease in muscle strength after risk information for informed consent (91.4% of baseline) was absent, when benefits of the treatment were named coincidently. The weakening effect of asking about “pain” and “nausea” (89.4%), and of the announcement of medical interventions (91.7%) could be avoided with alternative wording. Impairment of muscular performance was also observed with the nocebo-inducers negative memory (89.5%) or uncertain future (93.3%), in contrast to a positive memory or the orientation into the presence. Non-verbal suggestions like overhead anesthesia induction (89.9%), a transport in strict flat supine position (89.1%), or a view from the window to a parking lot (94.1%) significantly reduced maximal muscle strength, whereas face-to face induction, half-sitting position and a view into the landscape did not. 8 out of 9 tested clinical situations reduced maximal arm muscle strength significantly, whereas alternative formulations did not.Conclusion: This study describes a quick, simple and uniform test using objective measurement of maximal muscle strength to allow for identification, quantification, and comparison of negative suggestions, regardless of their specific content and effect. Muscle strength is a clinically relevant parameter with regard to early mobilization, risk of falling and sufficient breathing. Furthermore, the observed impairment of muscular performance could reflect a general “weakening effect” of negative suggestions. In addition, the test facilitates development and verification of appropriate alternatives to prevent nocebo effects in patients, thereby improving patient communication.

Effect of Kinesio Taping on Arm Function in Stroke Patients in the Early Stage of Rehabilitation

Substantiation of the study. There is a lack of literature about the efficiency of Kinesio Taping methods which improve recovery of arm functions for patients after stroke in the early stage of rehabilitation. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of Kinesio Taping on the recovery of the affected arm function in stroke patients during the early stage of rehabilitation. Subjects and methods. Forty stroke patients were divided into two groups. Inclusion criteria for the subjects were: age under 75 years, affected arm muscle strength – at least 2 points, and cognitive function – at least 11 points according Mini mental state exam (moderate cognitive impairment). The patients of the frst group had only exercise therapy, while to the patients of the second group exercised together with the applied Kinesio Taping method. Patients’ affected hand strength was measured using a dynamometer, arm function was assessed by Wolf Motor test, a modifed Motor Assessment Scale and modifed Fugl-Meyer motor function impairment test. Results. After physiotherapy procedures, the evaluation of arm function with Wolf and Fugl-Meyer tests showed signifcant improvement in the both groups: in the frst group of patients, Wolf test results indicated the change and the estimated values were 49.4 ± 1.3 points, in the second group – 23.1 ± 2.0 points, Fugl-Meyer test – 31.3 ± 0.3 and 21.9 ± 0 6 points (p &lt; 0.05). In the frst group of patients, hand muscle strength improved signifcantly by 26.2 ± 2.2 kg, in the second group – 12.2 ± 1.8 kg (p &lt; 0.05). In the frst group of patients, shoulder motion recovery by JVS improved by 3.0 ± 0.1 points, in the second group – 2.1 ± 0.1 points, hand movements recovery – by 2.6 ± 0.1 and 1.7 ± 0.1 points, complex hand movements – by 2.8 ± 0.1 and 1.4 ± 0.1 points (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions. The effect of exercises with Kinesio Taping on the affected arm function in stroke patients was signifcantly more pronounced (p &lt; 0.05) than the effect of exercises only.Keywords: stroke, arm function, Kinesio Taping, physiotherapy