Comparing Lower Limb Sensorimotor Training and Whole-Body Vibration Therapy for Balance and Fear of Falling in Stroke Patients Aged 50 to 65

What this Trial Is About

Stroke is a neurological disorder that causes a high rate of death, especially in low-income and developing countries. Patients often face balance, proprioception, gait, speech, and posture impairments, which impact daily activities and increase the risk and fear of falling. This trial aims to compare the effects of lower limb sensorimotor training and whole-body vibration therapy on balance, posture, and fear of falling in stroke patients aged 50 to 65. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups receive conventional physical therapy including range of motion exercises, balance, and gait training. One group will perform lower limb sensorimotor training involving task-specific, sensory stimulation, balance, postural control, bilateral training, and functional daily activities. The other group will receive whole body vibration therapy including standing, mini squats, seated vibration, and upper body exercises combined with vibration. Each group exercises for 45 minutes, three times per week for 8 weeks. Throughout the study, participants will be evaluated at the start and end of the program using the Berg Balance Scale for dynamic balance, Falls Efficacy Scale for fall risk, and Nottingham Sensory Assessment for sensory function. Researchers will analyze postural stability as the primary outcome after 8 weeks, alongside dynamic balance. The study includes 42 patients and is sponsored by Riphah International University, with data analyzed using SPSS software.

Comparison Between LL Sesorimotor Training and WBB Therapy on PS, DB and FOF in Post Stroke Patients