Comparison of Effects of Activity Base Therapy vs Strength Training on Gait Performance in Chronic Stroke

Comparison of Effects of Activity Base Therapy vs Strength Training on Gait Performance in Chronic Stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide affecting both male and female especially in older people. Functional independence and locomotion are hampered in stroke, therefore, affecting their quality of life. Objective: To find the comparative effects of activity base therapy vs strength training on gait performance in chronic stroke patients.

It was a randomized controlled trial, conducted in physical therapy department of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. 20 chronic stroke patients were equally divided into two groups. In group-A patients were treated with activity base therapy and in group-B patients were treated with strength training. Patients were treated for a total of 6 weeks (12 sessions), 1 hour in a day, 3 times per week. Patients were assessed using Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and Fugl Meyer Examination-Lower Extremity (FME-LE). SPSS 25 was used toanalyze the dat

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants were at least 6 months post stroke.
• Ability to walk independent or with help of walking aids
• Ischemic stroke patients included in study.
• Mini mental state examination patients fully understand the commands

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of orthopaedic problems.

  • Neurological disorders.
  • Psychological problems.
  • Cognitive issues.
  • People with severe visual issues.
  • Participants with other medical complications foot ulcers, orthopaedic or other neurological impedance