Clinical Impact of Dual Task Exercise Training on Gait, Balance and Walking Speed of Stroke Patient

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Background: The primary concern of all stroke patients is to reacquire the capability to balance and walk independently, therefor, physical rehabilitation is imperative for stroke. Aim of the study; To investigated effects ofdual task exercises on gait, balance, and walking speed in stroke patient. Methods;A quasi-experimental research design was applied.The study was conducted in Neurology departments at Mansoura University Hospital. Participants(n=100)were distributed randomly to into two groups.Participants in intervention group have balance, and gait training and perform the cognitive and motor tasks during walking. The practical sessions were 30 min/session, 4 sessions/week for 2 weeks. Three points of assessment were done before intervention, two weeks and one month after intervention. Results: There is lack of significant difference between study groups regarding Barthal index, gait, balance total score of Tenitti scale as p=0.643, p=0.880, there was only a statistically significant difference between intervention and control groups regarding TUG after2 weeks and 1 -month assessment as p=0.001 p=0.046. Conclusion;Dual task training exercises did not reach significant difference. Therefore, other types of exercises can add to enhance gait, and balance for strokepatient.

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Heba Mohammed Mahmoud El Hapashy, Hanan Mohamed Mohamed Soliman, Mohamed Abd Elsalam Mohamed, Wafaagameel Mohamed Ali

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  • EP ID EP435703
  • DOI 10.9790/1959-0701096067.
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Heba Mohammed Mahmoud El Hapashy, Hanan Mohamed Mohamed Soliman, Mohamed Abd Elsalam Mohamed, Wafaagameel Mohamed Ali (2019). Clinical Impact of Dual Task Exercise Training on Gait, Balance and Walking Speed of Stroke Patient. IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science, 7(1), 60-67. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-435703