Abstract
Statistical analyses were made regarding 104 various clinical data obtained from 512 hemiplegic patients who had been in the Izu-Nirayama Onsen Hospital for rehabilitation in the past five years.
In this paper, 32 of the factors especially related to ADL in the involved lower extremity were analyzed. The top seven factors which were most highly coefficient are as follows:
1. Degree of improvement of Brunnstrom stage in the involved lower extremity.
2. Muscle strength in the healthy lower extremity.
3. Degree of recovery of motor function in the involved lower extremity during hospitalization.
4. No urinary incontinence.
5. Correct application and usage of braces and artificial aids.
6. Maintenance of full passive ROM of the involved lower extremity.
7. Marked improvement in the total evaluation of the involved lower extremity (including ADL, PROM, Brunnstrom stages, etc.).
