Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: January-March | Volume: 4 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 385-389
Comparison of Swiss Ball Exercises Versus Conventional Therapy on Improving Trunk Control In Patients With Acute and Subacute Stroke
Dr Shrikrishna G. Shinde1, Dr. Bafna Payal Sunilkumar2
1Assistant Professor, MVPS College Of Physiotherapy, Adgaon Nashik, Maharashtra.
2Intern, MVPS College Of Physiotherapy, Adgaon Nashik, Maharashtra.
Corresponding Author: Dr Shrikrishna G. Shinde
ABSTRACT
Background and objectives: Stroke is the sudden loss of neurological function caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain. Common problem after stroke are impaired motor functions including balance and gait disturbances. The trunk being central key point of body, proximal trunk control is a pre requisite for distal limb movement control, balance and functional activities. So the purpose of study was to Compare effectiveness of Swiss ball exercises versus conventional therapy on improving trunk control in patients with acute and sub -acute stroke.
Methods: 18 Subjects with acute and sub-acute stroke based on inclusion and exclusion criteria were conveniently allocated to Group A and Group B. Group A patients received Swiss ball exercises and Group B received conventional therapy. Using TIS and PASS pre and post treatment assessment was recorded. The results of the study shows that trunk exercises performed on either Swiss ball or on bed can improve trunk control. But statistically Swiss ball training gives more significant improvement in trunk control than conventional therapy.
Keywords: Trunk control, TIS, PASS, Swiss ball exercises, conventional therapy