A Study to Compare the Efficacy of Visual Cues and Wobble Board Training in Recovery Stage of Stroke Patients in Improving Balance
Journal Title: Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal - Year 2017, Vol 10, Issue 4
Abstract
Objective: To compare the efficacy of visual cues and wobble board training in recovery stage of stroke patients in improving balance. Methods: Prior to the recruitment, criteria was established to identify patients who would be considered appropriate for the treatment, i.e. recovery stage of stroke, unilateral hemiparesis as a result of stroke, maintain independent stance for 1 minute, ability to follow simple instructions, patients with no orthopedic or no neurological deficits, Brunnstorm recovery stage of lower limb (stage 5). They were confirmed by examination and evaluation. The subjects were randomly selected and assigned to two groups, Group I (Control group) consisted of 15 patients which receive only visual cues therapy for 4 weeks. Group II (experimental group) consisting of 15 patients which receive wobble board therapy for 4 weeks. Balance was assessed with the help of Berg Balance Scale on day1, 15 and day 30. Results: Out of the 30 subjects, who were divided in two groups I and II. According to the received treatment both the group shows significant improvement statistically with a “t” value of 7.690 on 30th day. But Group II showed higher scores on Berg Balance Scale than Group I on 30th day. Conclusion: Both the treatment methods are effective in the treatment of training balance in the recovery stage of stroke. Group II showed higher scores on Berg Balance Scale than Group I.
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Shikha Singh
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