RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07139002

Combined Effect of Sensory Training With Bobath Therapy in Patients With Chronic Stroke

Combined Effect of Sensory Training With Bobath Therapy on Proprioception, Balance, and Motor Function in Patients With Chronic Stroke

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Chronic Stroke Patients

Summary

Chronic stroke causes moderate to severe impairments in proprioception, balance, and motor functions, which can impact upon an individual's ability to perform activities of daily living, leading to reduced quality of life and increased dependency. Proprioception, or detecting the body's position in open space, is important for balance and coordinated movement. One therapy uses traditional rehabilitation methods like Bobath theory to increase motor functions, aiming to utilize sensory and movement facilitation. Nonetheless, combining sensory and Bobath therapy could lead to superior outcomes by simultaneously addressing both the proprioceptive deficit and motor skills. The purpose of this project is to explore the combined effect of sensory training and Bobath therapy on proprioception, balance, andmotor function in chronic stroke survivors.

Eligibility

Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

Both male and female included.
Age group: 45 years to 60 years.
Participants diagnosed with chronic stroke 6 months to 2 years.
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher.
Cannot maintain balance for 30 seconds.
Ambulate independently for 7 meters.

Exclusion Criteria6

Participants having conditions other than chronic stroke (Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, orthopedic pathological condition, etc.).
Participants having any visual, vestibular, or auditory impairment.
Participants having any muscular injuries in the previous 6 months.
Participants with a history of fracture in the previous 6 months.
Participants with a history of mental illness.
Participants with cardiovascular complications.

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Interventions

OTHERBobath Therapy

The group will repeat 10 exercises (facilitated rolling, sitting balance exercises, weight shifting in standing, functional sit-to-stand, stepping practice, reaching activities, wall slides, therapeutic ball exercises, stair climbing practice, and breathing and relaxation techniques) for 8 weeks.

OTHERSensory Training

The group will repeat 9 exercises (texture discrimination, shape, size, and discrimination, tactile recognition, proprioception training, temperature differentiation, tactile localization, sensory mapping, sensory training through functional activities, and tabletop sensory exercises) for 8 weeks.