How Foot Exercises Affect Balance in Stroke Patients

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Cerebrovascular diseases,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/05/087662
• Lead Sponsor: Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy

Brief Summary

Stroke impairs balance and mobility, with 75% of patients experiencing deficits that increase fall risks. While rehab focuses on hip and trunk muscles, intrinsic foot muscles play a key role in posture and stability but are often overlooked. Strengthening IFMs may improve balance, reduce postural sway, and enhance stroke recovery. This study examines their impact, aiming to integrate IFM exercises into rehabilitation for better outcomes.

NULL HYPOTHESIS: There is no significant difference in balance and center of pressure trajectory between stroke patients receiving intrinsic foot muscles exercise program and those receiving conventional rehabilitation.

ALTERNATE HYPOTHESIS: There is significant difference in balance and center of pressure trajectory between stroke patients receiving intrinsic foot muscles exercise program and those receiving conventional rehabilitation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-26
• Study Start: 2025-07-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Clinically diagnosed stroke patients (ischemic/hemorrhagic).
• Ability to follow simple verbal commands.
• Ability to stand/walk with or without assistance.
• Voluntary control grade 4 to 5.
• Age group – 35-65.

Exclusion Criteria

• Severe Contractures or Deformities – Fixed foot deformities that prevent normal foot function.
• Severe Sensory Deficits – Complete loss of sensation in the foot affecting proprioception and balance.
• Recent Fractures or Trauma to the Lower Limb – Any musculoskeletal injury within the past 6 months that limits weight-bearing 4.
• Severe Cardiopulmonary Conditions – Advanced COPD, heart failure (NYHA class III/IV), or recent myocardial infarction.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Plantar foot pressure	At 0 weeks and after 6 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance	At 0 weeks and after 6 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr Vikram Dhade

Principal investigator

7410751690

vikramdhade18@gmail.com