Chronic Stroke Hemiparesis Gait Asymmetry Balance Impairment Stroke Rehabilitation Gait Training Weight Bearing Home Exercise Program Gait Symmetry Balance Confidence Chronic Stroke Physical Therapy Walking Ability Post Stroke Rehabilitation
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will receive weight-bearing gait training combined with a structured home-based exercise program for 6 weeks. Hospital-based training sessions will be conducted 1 times per week under the
Weight-Bearing Gait Training Combined with a Structured Home-Based Exercise Program,Conventional Physical Therapy with Standard Home Exercise Advice
Sponsors
Prapokklao Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Individuals diagnosed with first-ever stroke 2.Stroke onset more than 6 months 3.Age between 20 and 70 years 4.Able to walk independently with or without assistive devices for at least 10 meters 5.Able to understand and follow verbal instructions 6.Medically stable and able to participate in exercise training
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Severe cognitive impairment affecting communication or cooperation 2.Other neurological disorders affecting gait or balance 3.Severe musculoskeletal conditions affecting lower extremity movement 4.Unstable cardiovascular or medical conditions contraindicating exercise 5.Severe visual or vestibular impairments affecting balance 6.Participation in other rehabilitation research programs during the study period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait symmetry Baseline, Week 6 Measured using a force platform during walking at self-selected speed and calculated as symmetry index (%) between affected and unaffected limbs | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| balance confidence Baseline, Week 6 Assessed using the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPadechai Niumum
Department of Physical Therapy, Prapokklao Hospital
Outcome results
None listed