ABSTRACT
Stroke survivors often face functional deficits and gait impairments. The current study aimed to observe effects of lumbar mobilization on gait of stroke patients. Quasiinterventional study was conducted on 30 stroke survivors. Sample included either gender with onset of stroke (>03-months), patients with other pathologies were excluded. Gait was assessed using gait dynamic index, timed up and go test; 5-times sit to stand and 10-meter walk test. Three sessions of lumbar mobilization were given to all patients and the data were analyzed on Spss-20. Participants had a mean age of 50±10.66 years. Among stroke survivors 20 (66 . 7%) ha haemorrhagic stroke while 10(33.3%) stroke survivors had ischaemic stroke. After 03 days of intervention significant improvement was recorded in timed up and go test score (p<0.001) 5-times sit to stand (p<0.001) and 10-meter walk test (p<0.001). Dynamic balance and walking also improved as reported by gait dynamic index (p<0.001). The Current study suggested lumbarmobilization to be effective in improving gait in stroke survivors.
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Gait/physiology , Lumbosacral Region , Physical Therapy Modalities , Recovery of Function/physiology , Stroke Rehabilitation , Exercise Test/methods , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Stroke Rehabilitation/methods , Stroke Rehabilitation/statistics & numerical data , Treatment Outcome , WalkingABSTRACT
Objective of the study was to investigate effects of task specific circuit gait training to improve gait parameters and mobility among sub-acute and chronic stroke patients. A randomized control trial was conducted on stroke survivors of either gender being capable of standing 10 seconds and having 2-4 score on Rankin Modified Scale. Sample comprised of 30 participants randomly assigned into two groups. Training was given for a session of 40-50 minutes for 3-4 days/week for six weeks. Timed get up and go test (TUG), Cadence, Step Length and Step Width assessed measures of concern. The sample included 16 males and 14 females with mean age of 54.10 ± 10.10 years. After six weeks, significant improvement was recorded in TUG (p=0.014). Cadence (p=0.001), step length (p<0.001) and step width (p=0.009) were also significantly improved. Circuit gait training improves mobility and gait in stroke patients.
