Kaur Gulnaaz, Kapoor Gaurav, Chib Aunradha, Jeya Singh Raj Immaneual
ABSTRACT
Background: There have been many researches on task-oriented training for the lower extremity function in the stroke subjects which have proven to improve the function of lower extremity. Home-based exercises have not been evaluated by researchers that much for the chronic stroke patients. This study investigated the function of lower extremity on account of home-based task-oriented training in chronic stroke subjects.
Materials and Methods: This study is a one group pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental design, in which with the convenience sampling, 16 chronic stroke subjects were included in the study. They all were given home-based task oriented training for 2 times/day morning and evening, 6 days in a week, and for a total of 4 weeks. Patients were supervised on alternative days and were assessed after every week. The outcome measures used are step test, 10 m walk test, and 5 times sit-to-stand test which were measured after every week. The data were analyzed using repeated
ANOVA test to analyze the difference between pre-test and post-test and within the weeks and unpaired t-test for the comparison of paretic and non-paretic limb in step test.
Results and Discussion: The results of this showed that home-based task-oriented training has improved the function of lower extremity in chronic stroke subjects which leads to improved locomotion of the patient which results to improved and independent activities of daily living.
Conclusion: Results indicate that home-based task-oriented training should be taught to chronic stroke patients as it improves the lower extremity function which leads to the higher level of quality of living in chronic stroke patients.
Key words: 10 m walk test, 5 times sit-to-stand test, home based, lower extremity functions, step test, task-oriented
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