Chronic Stroke Patients
Conditions
Keywords
Bobath Therapy, Sensory training, Chronic Stroke, Balance, Motor function, Proprioception
Brief 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.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial study will take place at Ittefaq (Trust) Hospital, Lahore, with a sample size of 40 participants. Eligible participants will include individuals who are 6 months to 2 years old chronic stroke patients (age group 45 years to 60 years), possess a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher, and can provide informed consent. Participants will be selected using nonprobability convenience sampling by using online randomizing tools. The participants will be randomly divided into groups (20 each). The study group will be subjected to combined sensory training and Bobath therapy. The duration of the intervention will be eight weeks, with three sessions per week aimed at improving proprioceptive awareness and motor function. Proprioception will be assessed using the proprioception assessment tool (PAT), joint position sense, and the Romberg test, while balance will be determined using the Berg Balance Scale. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment will be used to measure motor function. The first assessments will be the baseline assessments, done before the intervention, after which a follow-up will be done to measure the efficacy of the combined approach. Statistical analyses will be conducted to assess differences in outcomes between the two groups, helping to determine the effectiveness of combining sensory training with balance and motor function interventions in chronic stroke patients. The findings aim to contribute to the understanding of rehabilitation strategies for this population. Data analysis will be performed by using SPSS 26 software.
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.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
45 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 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 criteria
* 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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Romberg test | 4 weeks | Romberg test is popular for assessing proprioception |
| Joint Position Sense Test | 4 weeks | Joint Position Sense Test is used for assessing proprioception |
| Berg Balance scale | 4 weeks | Berg Balance scale is popular for assessing balance |
| Timed up and go test | 4 weeks | Timed up and go test is popular for assessing balance |
| Fugl-Meyer Assessment Tool | 4 weeks | Fugl-Meyer Assessment Tool is specific tool that evaluates motor functioning, balance, sensation, and joint functioning in stroke patients |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactAsrar Yousaf, M.phill
Outcome results
None listed