Several studies have reported that the physical functions associated with falls, including motor performance, postural balance, flexibility, and muscle strength, are also associated with FoF. Patients with stroke have trouble performing ADLs, including washing their face, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking, which also affect FoF. Anxiety and depression are common affective disorders in patients with stroke and significantly increase FoF .
People who are afraid of falling because they can't keep their balance can utilize This makes them less susceptible to fall and high tendency to prevent it.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
1. Systematic desensitization: 2 techniques 1. Jacobson's technique (progressive muscle relaxation): 2. Guided imagery training is a relaxation technique 2. Goal-directed paradigm (selected program)
Cairou
Cairo, Egypt
Berg Balance Scale
is a five-point scaling score, a range of Zero - 4. "Zero" was given at the least level of function, while grade "4" will be given at the highest level of function. The scores are classified as follows: 41-56 = low fall risk, 21-40 = medium fall risk, and 0 -20 = high fall risk
Time frame: 5 months
The 16-item Fall Efficacy Scale-International
utilized to evaluate fear of falls.Varying from one (not concerned) to four (very concerned). For data analysis, the overall score, which was the sum of the 16 answers and ranged from 16 to 64 points, was utilized. A greater total score means the patients are more concerned about falling
Time frame: 5 months
Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
starts with the patient getting up from the chair, walk 3 meters once a signal is given, walk 3 meters back to the chair, and then sit down calculating time taken by the patient
Time frame: 5 months
fear of falling
Biodex Balance Systems
Time frame: 5 months
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