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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
30
Otago exercise program Strengthening Exercise Knee extensor, Hip adductors, heel and toe raising Balance exercise Sit to stand, Knee bending, one leg standing, tandem stance, side walk, walk and turn around, tandem walk, backward walk, heel and toe walk, stair climbing
Routine physiotherapy like strengthening, stretching, postural awareness, gait and balance training.
Muhammad Baqir
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
RECRUITINGBerg Balance Scale
The BBS was used to assess the quantitative measure of balance and fall risk among the older population through direct observation of their performance. The 14 items scale of total scoring 56 and each item has a scaling of 0 to 4. The scoring up to 0 to 20 represents impaired balance, 21 to 40 indicate acceptable while \>40 represent good balance.
Time frame: Baseline
Berg Balance Scale
The BBS was used to assess the quantitative measure of balance and fall risk among the older population through direct observation of their performance. The 14 items scale of total scoring 56 and each item has a scaling of 0 to 4. The scoring up to 0 to 20 represents impaired balance, 21 to 40 indicate acceptable while \>40 represent good balance.
Time frame: After 3 weeks
Berg Balance Scale
The BBS was used to assess the quantitative measure of balance and fall risk among the older population through direct observation of their performance. The 14 items scale of total scoring 56 and each item has a scaling of 0 to 4. The scoring up to 0 to 20 represents impaired balance, 21 to 40 indicate acceptable while \>40 represent good balance.
Time frame: After 6 weeks
Time Up & Go Test
The TUG test was used to assess the functional mobility of the participants. The gait and balance maneuvers used in daily life are attributed to functional mobility. The participants were required to stand up, walk away through 3 meters or 10 feet and turn back to sit in the chair at starting. The individuals who cover the distance in \>20 seconds are considered as dependent in their activities while those who complete the task in \<20 sec indicate independence in ADLs.
Time frame: Baseline
Time Up & Go Test
The TUG test was used to assess the functional mobility of the participants. The gait and balance maneuvers used in daily life are attributed to functional mobility. The participants were required to stand up, walk away through 3 meters or 10 feet and turn back to sit in the chair at starting. The individuals who cover the distance in \>20 seconds are considered as dependent in their activities while those who complete the task in \<20 sec indicate independence in ADLs.
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Time frame: After 3 weeks
Time Up & Go Test
The TUG test was used to assess the functional mobility of the participants. The gait and balance maneuvers used in daily life are attributed to functional mobility. The participants were required to stand up, walk away through 3 meters or 10 feet and turn back to sit in the chair at starting. The individuals who cover the distance in \>20 seconds are considered as dependent in their activities while those who complete the task in \<20 sec indicate independence in ADLs.
Time frame: After 6 weeks
Fugl-Meyer Assessment
Motor impairment is the most common complication of stroke; it was measured by FMA quantitatively. The scale is divided into 5 domains; sensory \& motor function, balance, joint range of motion and joint pain. Each domain has a scale of 0 to 2 score while the total scoring of the scale is 226 score.
Time frame: Baseline
Fugl-Meyer Assessment
Motor impairment is the most common complication of stroke; it was measured by FMA quantitatively. The scale is divided into 5 domains; sensory \& motor function, balance, joint range of motion and joint pain. Each domain has a scale of 0 to 2 score while the total scoring of the scale is 226 score.
Time frame: After 3 weeks
Fugl-Meyer Assessment
Motor impairment is the most common complication of stroke; it was measured by FMA quantitatively. The scale is divided into 5 domains; sensory \& motor function, balance, joint range of motion and joint pain. Each domain has a scale of 0 to 2 score while the total scoring of the scale is 226 score.
Time frame: After 6 weeks