A Study on the Effect of Trunk Exercises in Improving Balance in Stroke Patients

AIM OF THE STUDY: To find out the effectiveness of trunk exercise along with conventional therapy in improving balance in stroke patients. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: 1. To find the effectiveness of conventional exercises on balance score of stroke patients. 2. To find the effectiveness of trunk exercises along with conventional exercises on balance score of stroke patients. 3. To compare the mean balance scores of conventional group and Experimental group. METHOD: The study conducted was an experimental comparative approach. Sample of thirty subjects satisfying the criteria were divided into two groups, experimental group (Group A) and control group (Group B). Control group received range of motion exercise, strengthening exercise, balance training, and gate training. For experimental growth in addition to conventional therapy, trunk exercises were given. Treatment was given for five weeks. OUTCOME MEASURES: The outcome measures are BBS and TIS. RESULT: The test used for statistical analysis were paired and unpaired t test. The statistical analysis showed significant improvement in experimental group than control group. CONCLUSION: The trunk exercises seem to be beneficial in improving balance in stroke patients.