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Effect of Action Observation Therapy in Comparison to Motor Relearning Program on Balance and Mobility Among Subacute Stroke Patients
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Action Observation Therapy in Comparison to a Motor Relearning Program on Balance and Mobility among subacute stroke patients.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-07-22
Completion Date
2025-06-15
Last Updated
2025-04-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
ACTION OBSERVATION THERAPY
functional AOT with visual feedback and physical training after watching a video 30mins session, 3times/week total 8weeks 3mins for observation phase, 2min for action execution Stage 1, sitting position (static and dynamic balance) exercises for trunk flexion, upper and lower trunk rotation multidirectional reaching to pick up any object from different directions, forward, lateral, and diagonal reaching Stage 2, sit to stand and stand to sit from sitting to standing, trunk flexed, hips and knees 90 degree flexed, feet behind knee, 15cm apart, then standing, trunk extension hips knees extend feet apart and vice vers 4phases of sit to stand, seat off, standing, seat on, sitting in sitting position dorsiflexion training, flexion extension training knee joint the right hand touches the left foot and viceversa pick up an object from floor stage3, standing balance weight shifting, front, back, sideways, left and right head and trunk movements in different directions while standing
MOTOR RELEARNING PROGRAM
Motor relearning program, interventional group B, based on task-oriented training 30mins, 3times/week total 8weeks stage 1, balanced sitting exercises for trunk flexion and rotation, feet and knees 15cm apart multidirectional reaching while seated forward, lateral and diagonal reaching to pick up any thing from different directions butt walking scooting on bed stage 2, standing up and sitting down transition from a seated position on a firm flat surface with no armrests to standing with an upright posture, upper body vertical and feet placed backward followed by sitting down by flexing hips,knees and ankle prerequisited of sit to stand, 4phases in sitting dorsiflexion training, flexion extension training of knee joint right hand touch to left foot and viceversa picking up objects from floor stage3, balanced standing weight shifting head and trunk movemnts while standing with feetapart standing unsupported with eyes closed multidirectional reaching
Locations (1)
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Pakistan