Abstract:Objective To study the clinical effect of core stability training (CST) combined with EMG biofeedback (EMGBFT) on upper extremity function and activities of daily living abilities in hemiplegic patients after stroke. Methods 60 patients with hempiplegia after stroke were randomly divided into control group (n = 30) and observation group (n = 30). Both groups were given conventional treatment and EMGBFT for 8 weeks, while the observation group received CST in addition to conventional treatment and EMGBFT. All of the patients were assessed using the Fugl-Meyer upper limb assessment (FMA), and using the Barthel Index (Barthel index, BI) to assess the activities of daily living before and after treatment. Results After treatment for 8 weeks, FMA and BI scores were increased as compared with those before treatment (t test, P < 0.05), and score higher in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusions Based on conventional rehabilitation therapy, addition of CST and EMGBFT may facilitate the recovery of upper limb function and activities of daily living abilities in the patients with hemiplegia after stroke.