Effects of Otago Exercise Program in Falls, Balance and Physical Performance in Stroke Patients
To Determine the Effects of the Otago Exercise Program on the Frequency of Falls, Balance Capabilities, and Overall Physical Performance in Stroke Patients.
Riphah International University
30 participants
May 23, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to determine the effects of the Otago Exercise Program (OEP) on falls and balance as well as overall physical performance. Participants will be divided into two groups; control and intervention group. It is a week-long study, the participants will be assessed through the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Time Up and Go (TUG) and Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
- Medically stable patients with acute to subacute level of stroke recovery (< 6 month).
- Patients 40 plus age
- Berg balance scale <45 and >20 score
- TUG test scoring >20 sec
Exclusion Criteria4
- Participants having cognition problem or language barrier
- Physical disability (fracture or amputation) other than stroke
- Previous surgery 6 weeks
- Cardiovascular and pulmonary disease
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Interventions
Otago exercise program Strengthening Exercise Knee extensor, Hip adductors, heel and toe raising Balance exercise Sit to stand, Knee bending, one leg standing, tandem stance, side walk, walk and turn around, tandem walk, backward walk, heel and toe walk, stair climbing
Routine physiotherapy like strengthening, stretching, postural awareness, gait and balance training.
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NCT06426862