Telerehabilitation is an effective rehabilitation method that allows patients to receive physiotherapy remotely in their homes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of home-based remote group training for balance and mobility on activities and body functions.
Patients in the chronic post-stroke phase will be assessed for balance and mobility before and after remotely conducted group training. The training will last for 6 weeks, with two 60-minute sessions of balance and mobility training per week. Two consecutive groups will participate. The participants's balance and weight-bearing symmetry will be comprehensive assessed, as well their sit-to-stand ability, walking speed, and satisfaction with the remote training. Detailed inclusion and exclusion criteria are specified in the appropriate section.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
13
The training will last for 6 weeks, with two 60-minute sessions of balance and mobility training per week. Two consecutive groups will participate.
University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Change in balance
Assessed using Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (scale score range 0-28; higher scores mean a better outcome)
Time frame: Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training
Change in limits of stability
Assessed using a force plate
Time frame: Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training
Change in weight-bearing symmetry
Assessed using a force plate
Time frame: Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training
Change in mobility
Assessed using 5 Times Sit-to-Stand test (measured in seconds; longer times a worse outcome)
Time frame: Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training
Change in walking speed
Assessed using 10-Meter Walk Test (expressed in metres/second; higher speed means a better outcome)
Time frame: Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training
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