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Effects of clock turn strategy on improving turning ability, dynamic balance and fear of fall in stroke patients
Authors Name:
Jerika Uttangi
, DR.R.M.Singaravelan
Unique Id:
IJSDR2002068
Published In:
Volume 5 Issue 2, February-2020
Abstract:
Background: Stroke is the sudden loss of neurological function caused by lack of blood flow to the brain and it is the second most common cause of death and disability worldwide. Falls related with turning is common in stroke survivors and fall injuries during turning tasks are 8 times more common than walking straight forward. It is of utmost importance to understand the strategies for turning among this physically challenged population in order to identify what rehabilitation strategies should be. The capability to change walking direction such as turning is compromised in chronic stroke survivors that may put them at risk of falls and limitations in ADL. The clock turn strategy aims to reduce gait disturbances, improve Turning Ability and Dynamic Balance when turning in a narrow space such as bathroom or corridor. Objective: The aim is to find out the effect of Clock Turn Strategy on turning ability, dynamic balance and fear of fall in stroke patients. Methodology: A convenient sampling of 26 middle cerebral artery stroke patients including male and female patients were taken from medicine department, Pravara Rural Hospital. The patients were assessed for Turning Ability, Dynamic Balance and Fear Of Fall using ‘Timed Up And Go Test’, ‘180° Turn Test’, ‘Berg Balance Scale’ and ‘Fall Efficacy Scale’. They were given the Clock Turn Strategy for 4 weeks thrice a week. After the therapy, post assessment was done. Results: Clock Turn Strategy showed highly significant increase in Turning Ability [number of steps t=5.82(right) ‘t’=3.73(left), time taken ‘t’=2.76(right), ‘t’=2.22(left)], Dynamic Balance(‘t’=2.94, )and (‘t’=2.82), and reduction in Fear Of Fall(‘t’=3.24) after giving the protocol for 4 weeks. The ‘p’ value for all the outcome measure was p=0.001. Discussion and conclusion: The present study concluded that there is a significant improvement in Turning Ability, Dynamic Balance and Fear of Fall when given the Clock Turn Strategy along with the conventional physiotherapy treatment in the patients with Middle Cerebral Artery stroke. Key words: Clock Turn Strategy, Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke, Turning Ability, Dynamic Balance, Fear of Fall.
Keywords:
Clock Turn Strategy, Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke, Turning Ability, Dynamic Balance, Fear of Fall.
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"Effects of clock turn strategy on improving turning ability, dynamic balance and fear of fall in stroke patients", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.5, Issue 2, page no.393 - 400, February-2020, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2002068.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2002068
Registration ID:191396
Published In: Volume 5 Issue 2, February-2020
DOI (Digital Object Identifier):
Page No: 393 - 400
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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