Abstract
[Purpose] To examine the usefulness of bridge exercise evaluations and obtain reference values. [Subjects] Fifty-six hemiplegia patients. [Methods] The subjects were grouped based on their abilities to perform standing-up and move within the wards. The load rates, crotch flexion angles, knee extensor strengths of both legs, the paretic leg, and the non-paretic leg when performing a bridge exercise, and Brunnstrom recovery stages, were compared between the groups. Logistic regression analysis was performed, using items with significant differences as independent variables and the abilities to stand-up and move as dependent variables, and the cut-off values were calculated using the ROC curve. [Results] The paralyzed side bridge angle that enabled standing-up was 34°, and a paralyzed side bridge load rate of 18% indicated when walking in the ward and movement was possible without aid. [Conclusion] The results suggest that paralyzed side bridge exercise evaluation is a useful evaluation method as it can quantitatively evaluate the hip extension and exercise ability of hemiparetic patients, which reflects their ability to stand and move.
