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Post-stroke balance training: role of force platform with visual feedback technique
Abhishek Srivastava1, Arun B Taly, Anupam Gupta
1Presently at, Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai 400053, India. abhishek.m.srivastava@relianceada.com
Balance training using Force Platform with Visual Feedback (FPVF) significantly enhances balance and functional abilities in chronic stroke survivors. These improvements were maintained at a 3-month follow-up, indicating long-term benefits.
Area of Science:
- Neurorehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Stroke survivors often experience persistent balance deficits and functional limitations.
- Traditional rehabilitation may not fully restore motor control in the chronic phase.
- Novel therapeutic approaches are needed to address long-term post-stroke impairments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of Force Platform with Visual Feedback (FPVF) training for improving balance and functional outcomes.
- To assess the durability of treatment effects in chronic stroke survivors.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, repeated-measures study involving 45 chronic stroke survivors.
- Intervention: 20 sessions of FPVF training using the "Balance Master" system over 4 weeks.
- Outcome measures: Berg Balance Scale, Balance Index, Limits of Stability, walking speed, and Barthel Index, assessed pre- and post-training and at 3-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- All participants demonstrated statistically significant improvements in balance and functional measures post-training (p<0.000).
- These significant improvements were sustained at the 3-month follow-up (p<0.000).
- High adherence to the training protocol was observed (89.9% completion).
Conclusions:
- FPVF balance training is an effective intervention for improving balance and functional status in chronic stroke survivors.
- The positive effects of FPVF training are durable, offering long-term benefits.
- Further large-scale, controlled trials are recommended to validate these findings.