QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF METRONOME AND CORE STRENGTHENING EXERCISES ON GAIT AND DYNAMIC BALANCE IN STROKE PATIENTS

HANSA RANA; DEEPAK LOHAR; JAFAR KHAN; SHUBHAM MENARIA

doi:10.22159/ijcpr.2024v16i5.5065

Authors

HANSA RANA Pacific Medical University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
DEEPAK LOHAR Pacific Medical University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
JAFAR KHAN Pacific Medical University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
SHUBHAM MENARIA Pacific Medical University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ijcpr.2024v16i5.5065

Keywords:

Stroke rehabilitation, Gait, Dynamic balance, Metronome training, Core strengthening exercises, Randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Objective: Stroke remains a leading cause of adult disability worldwide, significantly impacting gait and dynamic balance. This study evaluates the effectiveness of metronome training combined with core strengthening exercises on improving these parameters in stroke patients.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 40 participants aged 45-60, six months post-stroke, and experiencing walking disabilities. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A (metronome training with core strengthening and general balance exercises) and Group B (core strengthening and general balance exercises only). Data were collected at four intervals over eight weeks using the Tinetti test and Timed Up and Go test.

Results: Group A showed significant improvements in the Tinetti scores (mean difference: 3.95, p<0.001) compared to Group B. Similarly, the Timed Up and Go test results favored group a (mean difference: 0.95, p<0.001), indicating better gait and dynamic balance outcomes with the combined intervention.

Conclusion: Incorporating metronome training with core strengthening exercises significantly enhances gait and dynamic balance in stroke patients, suggesting a valuable addition to rehabilitation protocols.

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