ORIGINAL PAPER
Determination of the effect of isotonic exercises on the quality of life of patients after a stroke
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Community-Oriented Nursing Midwifery Research Center, Nursing and Midwifery School, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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General Medicine Advanced Trainee Registrar, Hamilton Base Hospital, South West Healthcare, VIC, Australia
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Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Community-Oriented Nursing Midwifery Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Master of Sports Biomechanics, Red Crescent Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center, Shahrekord, Shahrekord, Iran
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Department of Radiology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Submission date: 2024-10-07
Acceptance date: 2025-10-20
Online publication date: 2026-09-07
Corresponding author
Ali Hasanpour Dehkordi
Community-Oriented Nursing Midwifery Research Center, Nursing and Midwifery School, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran, Ayatollah Kashani Street, Zip code: 8815713471
Community-Oriented Nursing Midwifery Research Center, Nursing and Midwifery School, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran, Ayatollah Kashani Street, Zip code: 8815713471
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ABSTRACT
Purpose:
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of isotonic exercises on the quality of life of stroke patients in Shahrekord, Iran, in 2023.
Methods:
A semi-experimental design was employed, involving 30 stroke patients assigned to control and case groups through simple random sampling. The case group underwent isotonic exercise training three times a week for 8 weeks, while the control group received no intervention. Quality of life was measured using the SF-36 questionnaire before and after the intervention, and data were analysed using SPSS software.
Results:
Demographic variables were homogeneous across both groups, with no significant differences (p > 0.05). The case group showed significant improvement in physical performance (p = 0.001). The control group showed significant differences in role limitations due to physical health (p = 0.031) and emotional problems (p = 0.016). Pain subscale improvements were noted in both groups, with significant differences in the case group (p = 0.012) and the control group (p = 0.002).
Conclusions:
Isotonic exercises positively affected multiple dimensions of quality of life, indicating their potential to enhance the overall well-being of stroke patients.
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of isotonic exercises on the quality of life of stroke patients in Shahrekord, Iran, in 2023.
Methods:
A semi-experimental design was employed, involving 30 stroke patients assigned to control and case groups through simple random sampling. The case group underwent isotonic exercise training three times a week for 8 weeks, while the control group received no intervention. Quality of life was measured using the SF-36 questionnaire before and after the intervention, and data were analysed using SPSS software.
Results:
Demographic variables were homogeneous across both groups, with no significant differences (p > 0.05). The case group showed significant improvement in physical performance (p = 0.001). The control group showed significant differences in role limitations due to physical health (p = 0.031) and emotional problems (p = 0.016). Pain subscale improvements were noted in both groups, with significant differences in the case group (p = 0.012) and the control group (p = 0.002).
Conclusions:
Isotonic exercises positively affected multiple dimensions of quality of life, indicating their potential to enhance the overall well-being of stroke patients.
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