Effects of modified sit to stand training with mental practice on balance and gait in post stroke patients Suchetha P S1, Supriya B2,*, Krishna Kovela Rakesh3 1Assistant Professor Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Nitte (deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka 2Post Graduate Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Nitte (deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka 3Assistant Professor, Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Nitte (deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka *Corresponding author: Supriya B Post Graduate, Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Nitte (deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka
Online published on 26 October, 2018. Abstract Background Difficulty in balance and gait are the common problems following stroke which can limit the patient's functional independence. Modified sit to stand training by placing the paretic foot posteriorly benefits the patient in symmetrical weight bearing. Mental practice is a relatively new therapy, which is the symbolic rehearsal of a physical activity in the absence of any gross muscular movements. Objectives To determine the Effects of modified sit to stand training with mental practice on balance and gait in post stroke patients Method 28 patients satisfying the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned into 2 groups. Experimental group received modified sit to stand training and mental practice along with the conventional therapy. Each group received intervention for 1hour session/day for 5 days a week for 2 weeks. Balance was measured using Berg Balance Scale and Gait was measured using Dynamic Gait Index. Results Both the groups showed significant improvement in the balance and gait components in post training compared to pre training. After the intervention, BBS was highly significant with the p value 0.000(p<0.001) in the experimental group compared to control group and DGI was statistically significant with the p value 0.003.(p<0.005) in experimental group than in the control group. Conclusion Modified sit to stand training with mental practice is effective on balance and gait in post stroke patients. Top Keywords Modified sit to stand, mental practice, balance, stroke. Top |