Effects of Postural and Kinesthetic Awareness on Static Standing Balance in Stroke

December 3, 2023 updated by: Safa Saleem, University of Lahore

Effects of Postural and Kinesthetic Awareness on Static Standing Balance and Planter Pressure by Using PoData Stabiliometric Plate in Stroke

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to check the effects of postural and kinesthetic awareness on static standing balance in chronic stoke patients. Participants will be divided into two equal groups. One group will receive routine physical therapy while other group will receive postural and kinesthetic awareness in addition to routine physical therapy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

To determine effects of Postural and kinesthetic awareness on plantar pressure and static standing balance in chronic stroke patients. The study was conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital in the Department of Pediatric Physical Therapy & Neuro Rehabilitation Center. Total 62 stroke patients with visual spatial neglect were enrolled in this study, patients were equally assigned into control and experimental group. Control group received routine physical therapy while experimental group received routine physical therapy and postural and kinesthetic awareness program. Static component of berg balance scale and PoData Stabiliometeric plate was used for measurement of balance and plantar pressure respectively

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

62

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 54000
        • The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic stroke patient
  • Both genders
  • Age: 45-60 years
  • 9 score or higher on static part of Berg Balance Scale
  • Level 1 and 2 of Modified Ashworth Scale
  • 24 or more score on Mini mental state scale

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with

    • Psychological diseases
    • Dementia
    • Orthopedic disorders
    • Any insufficiency that can influence balance

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Routine Physical Therapy
routine physical therapy including range of motion exercises (Active assisted), stretching exercises, strengthening and positioning. Daily session was of 1 hour, 5 times weekly for 6 weeks.
Other: Routine Physical Therapy
Range of motion exercises (Active assisted), stretching exercises, strengthening and positioning.
Other Names:
  • Control Group
Experimental: Routine Physical Therapy and Postural and Kinesthetic Awareness
routine physical therapy and additionally postural and kinesthetic Awareness in front of mirror by emphasizing proper body positioning, movements & balance in sitting and standing position by using interoceptive and exteroceptive reinforcement (verbal, tactile & visual).
Other: Postural and Kinesthetic Awarness
Firstly, patient performed therapeutic activities/exercise to achieve balance in sitting position using chair with arm rest and with planted feet then progressed to sitting on chair without arm rest with proper feet placement. Once the patient achieved balance in sitting on chair then shifted to sitting on the stool and later standing in parallel bar that leads to balance training in independent standing.
Other Names:
  • Experimental Group

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Static Component of Berg Balance Scale
Time Frame: 6 months
Static component of Berg Balance Scale was used to measure static standing balance. Total score of berg balance scale is 56. A score of 56 indicates functional balance.A score of < 45 indicates individuals may be at greater risk of falling.
6 months
PoData Stabiliometric Plate
Time Frame: 6 months
PoData stabiliometric plate was used for the static plantar pressure evaluation. It recorded statistics of plantar pressure.
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Lahore

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sameed Liaquat, MSPTN, The University of Lahore

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 20, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 30, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

October 30, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 14, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 13, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

June 22, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

December 5, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 3, 2023

Last Verified

December 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC-UOL-70-02-2023

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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