To Determine the Effects of the Otago Exercise Program on the Frequency of Falls, Balance Capabilities, and Overall Physical Performance in Stroke Patients.
To Determine the Effects of the Otago Exercise Program on the Frequency of Falls, Balance Capabilities, and Overall Physical Performance in Stroke Patients.
This study aims to determine the effects of the Otago Exercise Program (OEP) on falls and balance as well as overall physical performance. Participants will be divided into two groups; control and intervention group. It is a week-long study, the participants will be assessed through the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Time Up and Go (TUG) and Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA).
The previous literature suggested that the Otago exercise showed significant improvement in terms of fall and balance. Most of the Studies were conducted on the elderly population but limited studies are available regarding stroke. This study will look at the effect of Otago exercise on stroke patients. The Otago exercise consists of 17 exercises; strengthening and balancing exercises. The participants will receive Otago exercise and routine physiotherapy treatment for six weeks. The participants will go through three assessments; Baseline Assessment, After 3 weeks assessment and final assessment. For association, a mixed method ANOVA test will be used.
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