Effects of guided forward stepping training verses guided lateral stepping training in sub-acute stroke patients to improve standing balance and gait speed-a randomized clinical trial Pathan Nawaj, Khirsagar Anuradha, Sonwane Aishwarya, Kamalakar Sampada, Narkhede Anjali Department-Neurosciences Physiotherapy, MGM School of Physiotherapy, Aurangabad, MS Online published on 10 September, 2021. Abstract The research aims to compare the effects of forwarding guided stepping vs lateral guided stepping to improve standing balance and gait speed in sub-acute stroke patients. In the present study, a total of 30 participants (M=25 and F=5) aged between 50–70, who were fitting in the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study were selected. All the participants were randomly allocated into two groups, 15 participants were assigned to group A (Guided forward stepping) and the remaining 15 participants were assigned to group B (Guided lateral stepping). The balance and gait speed of participants were assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the Time up and Go test (TUG), respectively at the pre-and post-Interventional levels. Paired and Unpaired T-Test was used for the data analysis. Pre and post-interventional effects were measured within and between groups, which revealed that BBS and TUG values significantly improved in group A. Based on the present findings it may be concluded that the “Guided Forward Stepping Training” is more effective in the standing balance and gait speed in patients with sub-acute stroke than “Guided Lateral Stepping Training”. Top Keywords Guided, Forward stepping, Lateral stepping, Balance, Standing Balance, Gait Speed.. Top |