Zeitschrift für klinische Neurologie und Neurochirurgie

Physical Therapists′ and Patients′ Opinions on a Novel Assisted Treatment Chair for Improving Trunk Control during Neurorehabilitation

Abstract

Federica Bauer*

A prototype assistive treatment seat (T-Seat) has been developed that encourages practise boosting to improve trunk control and standing and walking promptly after stroke. The purpose of this study was to evaluate its usefulness in a rehabilitation environment. The T-Seat was integrated into 15 patients' post-stroke treatment plans by eleven real specialists (PTs). Under the direction of the PTs, each patient participated in the standard four individual therapy meetings on the T-Seat. Convenience was investigated using surveys, treatment diaries, and PT centre collection interviews. 64% of PTs generally had a favourable opinion of the T-Seat. Actual specialists recognised the possibility of solitary therapy. Most of the time, patients gave enthusiastic responses and enjoyed the planning. The T-Seat may prove to be an adequate tool for preparation for patients with a halfway trunk control after stroke. Further turn of events and ease of use testing are expected to give a remedial gadget permitting to a serious treatment early post stroke.