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Comparison of Otago Exercises Versus Resistance Training on Functional Performance in Stroke Patients
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Resistance training and Otago Exercises for Stroke. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Otago techniques are well known for addressing balance and strength deficiencies in healthy older population with fall risk. Despite this, there is limited literature about the Otago approaches' effectiveness in stroke patients. To the best of our knowledge, no research has been done in Pakistan to determine the effects of Otago exercises on chronic stroke patients.Otago exercises are easy to learn and create a sense of motivation and pleasurable activity when performed. To determine the effect of Otago exercises in treating poor balance control and reduced strength, the current study has chosen chronic stroke patients as its target population. The results of this study will serve as a manual for physical therapists on how to efficiently incorporate Otago Intervention into their treatment plans for better outcomes.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Task oriented resistance training will be performed, there will be 10 workstations: 1. Sitting at a table and reaching in different directions for objects located beyond arm's length. 2. Sit to stand from various chair heights 3. Stepping forward, backward and sideways onto blocks of various heights. 4. Heel lifts in standing 5. Standing with narrow base of support, feet in parallel and tandem stance and reaching for objects, including down to the floor. 6. Reciprocal leg flexion and extension. 7. Sit ups 8. Standing up from chair, walking a short distance and returning to the chair. 9. Walking races between participants 10. Walking over various surfaces and obstacles
It has total 17 exercises, out of which 12 exercises are performed to improve balance and 5 are performed to improve strength. 1\. First component of intervention starts with head movements followed by neck movements, back extension, trunk movements and ankle movements. 2\. Second component is muscle strengthening exercises, it includes: i. Front knee strengthening exercise ii. Back knee strengthening exercise iii. Side hip strengthening exercise iv. Calf raises (with support and without support) v. Toe raise (with support and without support). 3. Third component is balance exercises, it includes: i. Knee bends ii. Backward walking iii. Heel toe standing iv. Heel toe walking v. One leg stand vi. Heel walking vii. Sideways walk viii. Toe walking ix. Heel toe walking backwards x. Walk and turn around (figure of 8) xi. Sit to stand xii. Stair walks