EFFECTS OF CORE MUSCLES STRENGTH TRAINING ON BALANCE AND TRUNK STABILITY IN STROKE PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Authors

  • Muhammad Qasim Idrees Department of Physical Therapy, Central Park Medical College Lahore
  • Syed Asad ullah Arslan Department of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore Lahore Campus
  • Asna Waseem Department of Physical Therapy, Central Park Medical College Lahore
  • Abdul Hannan Department of Physical Therapy, Kannan Clinic Lahore
  • Asad Ali Aftab Department of Physical Therapy, Central Park Medical College Lahore

Keywords:

Balance, Physiotherapy, Stroke, Trunk

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effects of core stability exercises compared to conventional physical therapy in improving balance and trunk control in stroke survivors.  

Material & Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted. A sample size of thirty- six patients was taken in this current study by using 90% power of study and 10% level of significance with 20% dropout was included in it. So, each group contained 18 participants. The routine physical therapy program for stroke patients were followed by all patients that was provided by rehabilitation centre for an 8-week period, this program was consisted of one hour session a day, 3 times per week for 8 weeks (24 sessions). The core stability exercises were discerning, selective, repetitive movements and convoluted tasks without resistance to recover and improve endurance, strength and synchronization of the core. The outcome was calculated and evaluated by using Berg balance scale and trunk impairment scale.

Results: Out of 36 participants 21 were male and 15 were female.    After treatment, the core exercise group showed statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) on TIS and BBS. The TIS and BBS score increased in experimental group as equated to control group after performing core stability enhancing exercises when comparing base lines.

Conclusion: Core stability exercise plus conventional physical therapy has shown better results in trunk control and balance as compared to routine physical therapy alone.

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Idrees, M. Q., Arslan, S. A. ullah, Waseem, A., Hannan, A. ., & Aftab, A. A. (2023). EFFECTS OF CORE MUSCLES STRENGTH TRAINING ON BALANCE AND TRUNK STABILITY IN STROKE PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. Annals of Allied Health Sciences, 9(2), 41–45. Retrieved from http://aahs.kmu.edu.pk/index.php/aahs/article/view/173

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): Annals of Allied Health Sciences

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