Studying How Graded Activity and Task-Oriented Training Affect Fatigue in Stroke Survivors Aged 40 to 60

What this Trial Is About

Post-stroke fatigue PSF, characterized by an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion unrelated to exertion and not relieved by rest, is a common and challenging outcome experienced by stroke survivors. This trial aims to evaluate how two types of physical trainingGraded Activity Training and Task-Oriented Trainingaffect fatigue levels in post-stroke patients. By improving physical endurance, the study hopes to develop better fatigue management strategies, enhance mobility and gait, reduce caregiver and healthcare system burdens, and ultimately improve the quality of life for stroke survivors. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two training programs. Graded Activity Training involves two weekly 2-hour sessions over 6 weeks, including treadmill walking, core muscle exercises, and home tasks, with heart rate monitored continuously and exertion levels tracked using Borgs Scale. Task-Oriented Training includes similar 2-hour sessions with activities such as walking on different surfaces, sit-to-stand exercises, and stair climbing, with warm-up and cool-down periods and gradual increases in task difficulty over 6 weeks. During the study, researchers will assess fatigue using the Fatigue Assessment Scale after 6 weeks, along with mobility and gait through the Timed Up and Go test and Dynamic Gait Index. Continuous monitoring of heart rate and exertion during sessions helps ensure appropriate training intensity. The total participation duration covers the 6-week intervention period, focusing on measuring changes in fatigue and physical function to identify optimal rehabilitation approaches.

Graded Activity Training and Task- Oriented Training on Post-Stroke Fatigue