Journal of Clinical Research & Bioethics

Suk Min Lee

Publications

• Review
  Barriers to Using Balance and Gait Assessment Tools by Physical Therapists in Patients with Neurological Impairments: A Systematic Review
  Author(s): Ho Young Jang, You Lim Kim, Jung Lim Oh and Suk Min LeeHo Young Jang, You Lim Kim, Jung Lim Oh and Suk Min Lee
  
  Introduction: The balance disability and pathological gait caused by neurological impairments deter activities of everyday living and social participation, deteriorate the quality of life, and increase the risk of falling. Physical therapeutic intervention plays a critical role in improving the balance disability and pathological gait. For effective physical therapy, accurate assessment of a patient is a priority. Objective: This study aimed to identify the barriers regarding the use of the balance and gait assessment tests in patients with neurological impairments. Method: Two reviewers used Electronic databases (Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PEDro and RISS) to assess the titles and abstracts from the literature published until Dec. 2016 with the use of keywords, including "balance or posture or postural control or po.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9627.1000309

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