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Distal Versus Proximal Balance Training in Chronic Stroke
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
Study will include two different intervention groups. Both groups will receive a standardized 50-minute multimodal rehabilitation program consisting of 30 minutes of Bobath-based exercises, 10 minutes of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) applied to the hemiparetic limb, and 10 minutes of bicycle ergometer training. In addition, both groups will receive 15 minutes of technology-assisted balance training, 5 days per week for 4 weeks. Group 1 will receive distal (ankle-strategy) balance training (DBT) using the Technobody Prokin system, including interactive "Game Pong" tasks with controlled anteroposterior and mediolateral platform displacement. Group 2 will receive proximal (hip-strategy) balance training (PBT) using the TheraTrainer Balo device. Study Aim: To investigate and compare the effects of technology-assisted distal (ankle-strategy) versus proximal (hip-strategy) balance training, each added to a standardized multimodal rehabilitation program, on balance, posture and functional outcomes in individuals with chronic stroke.
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Distal Versus Proximal Balance Training on Postural Stability and Functional Outcomes in Chronic Stroke: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2019-08-01
Completion Date
2021-07-20
Last Updated
2026-09-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
TechnoBody intervention
Participants will receive distal (ankle-strategy) balance training using the Technobody Prokin system for 15 minutes per session, 5 days per week for 4 weeks. In addition, participants will receive the standardized multimodal rehabilitation program consisting of 30 minutes of Bobath-based exercises, 10 minutes of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) applied to the hemiparetic limb, and 10 minutes of bicycle ergometer training.
Thera-Trainer intervention
Participants will receive proximal (hip-strategy) balance training using the TheraTrainer Balo device for 15 minutes per session, 5 days per week for 4 weeks. In addition, participants will receive the standardized multimodal rehabilitation program consisting of 30 minutes of Bobath-based exercises, 10 minutes of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) applied to the hemiparetic limb, and 10 minutes of bicycle ergometer training.
Locations (1)
Erenköy Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital
Istanbul, Merdivenkoy-Kadıköy, Turkey (Türkiye)