Study on Combined Effects of Otago Exercises and Systematic Desensitization on Balance, Fall Risk, and Fear of Falling in Older Adults After Stroke

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the combined effects of Otago exercises and systematic desensitization on balance, fall risk, and basophobia fear of falling in older adults who have survived a stroke. Stroke survivors often face increased risks of falls and fear related to falling, which can affect their rehabilitation and daily life. The study is a randomized controlled trial conducted over six months with 51 post-stroke participants aged 40 to 70 years. Participants are divided into three groups one receives Otago exercises combined with systematic desensitization and routine physical therapy the second group receives Otago exercises with routine physical therapy and the third group receives systematic desensitization with routine physical therapy. Each group follows a specific exercise and therapy session schedule including warm-up, balance and strength exercises, flexibility, relaxation training, gradual exposure, and feedback. Participants will be assessed before treatment, at four weeks, and after the intervention using tools like the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, Functional Reach Test, Fall Risk Assessment Scale, Fall Efficacy Scale International, and a questionnaire on fear of fall avoidance behavior. Data will be analyzed to understand the effects on balance, fall risk, and basophobia. The study includes monitoring of progress and feedback throughout the sessions.

Effects of Otago Exercises and Systematic Desensitization on Balance,Fall Risk and Basophobia Among Post Stroke Patients