This study investigates the effects of R-Bot tilt-table rehabilitation on the functional recovery of subacute stroke patients through retrospective analysis.
Data were collected from stroke patients (aged 18-85) who underwent robotic tilt-table rehabilitation at Gwangju 365 Rehabilitation Hospital (June 2021-June 2024). Patients were within 6 months of stroke onset, with K-MMSE scores ≤23, and had completed at least five robotic sessions. Variables included K-MMSE, K-MBI, MMT, MAS, BBS, and FAC. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Kruskal-Wallis test.
Significant improvements were noted in K-MMSE, MMT, MAS, and FAC in the R-Bot group (RTG) (P0.05), while the conventional rehabilitation group (RG) showed changes in K-MBI, BBS, and FAC (P0.05). Between-group comparisons revealed significant differences in K-MMSE, K-MBI, MMT, MAS, BBS, and FAC (P0.05).
Both RTG and RG showed positive impacts on cognitive function, muscle strength, mobility, and balance. Robotic rehabilitation was especially effective in improving cognitive function, muscle strength, and tone, while conventional rehabilitation better improved balance and daily activities.
Robotic rehabilitation holds promise for improving cognitive and motor functions in subacute stroke patients. Future studies should focus on prospective randomized controlled trials to explore long-term benefits and optimize individualized strategies.
Cognition
Stroke
