Effects of Postural and Kinesthetic Awareness on Static Standing Balance in Stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic Stroke
• Interventions: Other: Postural and Kinesthetic Awarness; Other: Routine Physical Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT05915195
• Lead Sponsor: University of Lahore

Brief Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to check the effects of postural and kinesthetic awareness on static standing balance in chronic stoke patients. Participants will be divided into two equal groups. One group will receive routine physical therapy while other group will receive postural and kinesthetic awareness in addition to routine physical therapy.

Detailed Description

To determine effects of Postural and kinesthetic awareness on plantar pressure and static standing balance in chronic stroke patients. The study was conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital in the Department of Pediatric Physical Therapy \& Neuro Rehabilitation Center. Total 62 stroke patients with visual spatial neglect were enrolled in this study, patients were equally assigned into control and experimental group. Control group received routine physical therapy while experimental group received routine physical therapy and postural and kinesthetic awareness program. Static component of berg balance scale and PoData Stabiliometeric plate was used for measurement of balance and plantar pressure respectively

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-12-20
• Study First Submitted: 2023-04-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-06-13
• Study First Posted: 2023-06-22
• Primary Completion: 2023-09-30
• Study Completion: 2023-10-30
• Status Verified: 2023-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-12-03
• Last Update Posted: 2023-12-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 62

Inclusion Criteria

• Chronic stroke patient
• Both genders
• Age: 45-60 years
• 9 score or higher on static part of Berg Balance Scale
• Level 1 and 2 of Modified Ashworth Scale
• 24 or more score on Mini mental state scale

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with

  • Psychological diseases
  • Dementia
  • Orthopedic disorders
  • Any insufficiency that can influence balance

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Routine Physical Therapy and Postural and Kinesthetic Awareness	Postural and Kinesthetic Awarness	routine physical therapy and additionally postural and kinesthetic Awareness in front of mirror by emphasizing proper body positioning, movements \& balance in sitting and standing position by using interoceptive and exteroceptive reinforcement (verbal, tactile \& visual).
Routine Physical Therapy	Routine Physical Therapy	routine physical therapy including range of motion exercises (Active assisted), stretching exercises, strengthening and positioning. Daily session was of 1 hour, 5 times weekly for 6 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
PoData Stabiliometric Plate	6 months	PoData stabiliometric plate was used for the static plantar pressure evaluation. It recorded statistics of plantar pressure.
Static Component of Berg Balance Scale	6 months	Static component of Berg Balance Scale was used to measure static standing balance. Total score of berg balance scale is 56. A score of 56 indicates functional balance.A score of \< 45 indicates individuals may be at greater risk of falling.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan