Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
Year : 2015, Volume : 9, Issue : 3
First page : ( 191) Last page : ( 196)
Print ISSN : 0973-5666. Online ISSN : 0973-5674.
Article DOI : 10.5958/0973-5674.2015.00122.7

Effectiveness of Fall Prevention Training Programme for Patients with Hemiplegia

Kalaichandran K¹

Sr.O Tist, RMMCH, Annamalai University

¹(Former, Professor & Head, school of OT, Faculty of Health Science, Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University (KLMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Online published on 19 June, 2015.

Abstract

Aim

The aim of the study was to find out the effectiveness of fall prevention training programme for patients with hemiplegia

Objectives

• To find out the fall risk in hemiplegic patients

• To educate and train the hemiplegic patients who are prone to fall

Method

Twelve subjects with hemiplegic patients who are prone to fall were selected for this study. FRT Functional Reach Test was used for the objective measurement of patients fall risk. The pre and post therapy values were statistically analyzed on the effect of (Taichi) fall prevention training programme for patient with hemiplegia.

Result

The statistical analysis of functional reach test scores between pre-treatment mean value is 5.33, S.D is 0.72 and post-treatment mean value is 9.45, S.D 1.47, paired t-test value is 10.50 and P value is P(<0.001).

The statistical analysis shows that, there is significant difference between early stages than later stages. The rate of falls was comparatively reduced better with early stages of hemiplegia than the later stages.

Conclusion

Fall prevention training programme (Taichi) can be used effectively as one of the interventions for preventing falls in patients with hemiplegia.

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Keywords

Hemiplegia, Taichi, Functional Reach Test.

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