Effects of Rhythmic Breathing and Balance Training on Balance and Trunk Control in Stroke Patients Aged 45 to 65

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the combined effects of rhythmic breathing exercises and balance training on balance, trunk control, and postural control in patients who have experienced a sub-acute stroke. The study aims to determine whether adding rhythmic breathing exercises to balance training and conventional physical therapy leads to different outcomes compared to balance training and physical therapy alone. This is a single-blinded randomized controlled trial involving patients aged 45 to 65 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The experimental group will perform rhythmic breathing exercises alongside balance training and conventional physical therapy, while the control group will receive only balance training and physical therapy. Both groups will exercise for 60 minutes, three days a week, over eight consecutive weeks. Rhythmic breathing involves specific breathing patterns performed in a supine position, and balance training includes various stepping and walking exercises. Conventional physical therapy includes warm-up, trunk control, strengthening, stretching, postural control, gait training, cool down, and education. Participants will be assessed at the start and after eight weeks using the Berg Balance Scale, Trunk Impairment Scale, and Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke to measure balance, trunk control, and postural control. Data will be analyzed to compare the effects between groups. The study involves regular exercise sessions and evaluations to monitor progress and safety over the eight-week intervention period.

Combined Effects of Rhythmic Breathing and Balance Training on Balance and Trunk Control in Stroke Patients