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Effect of Sitting Balance Training under Varied Sensory Input on Balance and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients
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Background
Balance is the most common problem occurs in stroke patients. Most of the work done in balance training is focused on giving balance training once the standing position is achieved. It is also seen that task related balance training with altered sensory input is better than task related training without altered sensory input. So this study is directed toward giving balance training in sitting position under varied sensory for improving balance and quality of life in stroke patients.
Methods
30 subjects of stroke were selected and randomized into an experimental and control group. The experimental group participated in sitting balance training under varied sensory input and control group were given sitting balance training without varied sensory input. Performance of training were measured before and after sitting balance training using berg balance scale, stroke specific quality of life questionnaire and sitting and sit to stand component of motor assessment scale.
Results
After training both experimental and control group improved significantly in balance and quality of life but more significant improvement was seen in experimental group.
Conclusion
Balance training can be started early in rehabilitation program once sitting is achieved with altered sensory input for improving balance and quality of life.
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