Evaluation of quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke who underwent aquatic exercises: A case series

• DOI: 10.3233/nre-210008
• Publication Date: 2021-05-05T09:43:26Z
• Authors: Aline Cristina Ca...; Mariana Felipe Silva; Laís Faganello De...; Luana Paixão; Alexandre Roberto...; Josilainne Marcel...; Marcio Massao Kawano; Ligia Maria Facci; Jefferson Rosa Ca...
• Keywords: Stroke

Aquatic exercises are among the treatments available to improve quality of life after stroke.To investigate changes in 8-week aquatic post-stroke individuals.A case series study was designed, including four male participants. Exclusive exercise performed for 8-week, 50 minutes per session, 2×/week. Their evaluated before and intervention using Stroke Impact Scale (SIS).Participant 1 improved mobility domain, achieving a Clinically Important Difference (CID). Participant 2 strength CID; his stroke recovery 6%, it reached 50% post-intervention. 3 CID Minimal Detectable Change (MDC); increased from 45 60% 4 strength, mobility, activities daily living domains, MDC, but remained unchanged at 80%.All participants achieved domain; thus, considered meaningful. Moreover, SIS is able evaluate aspects process regarding health-related stroke, as demonstrated by results overall exercises.