A study to find out to different physiotherapy exercise on balance and gait in subacute stroke patients - a comparative study

Phase 1

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Spastic hemiplegia,

Registration Number: CTRI/2023/10/059141

Lead Sponsor: Princee Ashwinbhai Bhanderi

Brief Summary: **Title:** A Study to Find Out the Effect of Square Stepping Exercise and Backward Walking on Balance and Gait Analysis in Subacute Stroke Patients â€“ A Comparative Study

**Investigator:** Dr. Princee Bhanderi; PT, Dr. Hiral Mehta; MPT, School of Physiotherapy RK University.

**Background:**The term stroke is defined as the sudden demise of certain brain cells due to oxygen deprivation, caused by an interruption of the blood flow through an arterial blockage or rupture. Square stepping exercise involves moving in specific patterns resembling the shape of a square. During the square stepping exercise, individuals step forward, sideways, and diagonally, following the predetermined path on the ground. Backward walking involves walking in reverse, which challenges the bodyâ€™s proprioceptive pathways. Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment developed by Tinetti provides a reliable measure of balance and gait. The total score for the balance assessment is 16, the total score for the gait assessment is 12 and the total test score is 28.

**Method:** A total30 subacute stroke patients will be selected as per inclusion and exclusion criteria by purposive sampling from various physiotherapy centers in and around Jamnagar and Rajkot. After taking consent and assessment of all subjects they will be divided into 2 groups, group A and group B. Afterwards, gait and balance will be measured in both groups by the Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment. Square Stepping Exercise 5 times a week for 3 weeks, will be given to group A and Backward Walking 5 times a week for 3 weeks, will be given to group B. The outcome measure will be taken on the first day of the first week and the last day of the third week. The pre and post-data of the outcome measures will be assessed using SPSS.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: Not specified

Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Age: 30 to 70 years Gender: Both male and female Individuals with subacute stroke Individuals who are radiologically diagnosed with stroke Individuals who have completed the Timed Up and Go Test in less than 20 seconds Individuals who are capable of walking independently.

Exclusion Criteria

Visual, auditory and vestibular impairments Individuals who are not willing to participate Individuals who are not capable of walking independently Patients who have cognitive and perceptual impairments Recent fracture or surgery of lower limb Unstable cardiovascular conditions Other balance disorders.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Performance Oriented Mobility	At baseline and after 3 weeks of intervention
Assessment Scale	At baseline and after 3 weeks of intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method

Trial Locations

Locations (1): RK Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research Center
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Rajkot, GUJARAT, India
RK Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research Center
🇮🇳Rajkot, GUJARAT, India
Dr Princee Bhanderi PT
Principal investigator
9798434343
pbhanderi268@rku.ac.in