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Efficacy of isokinetic strength training and balance exercises on lower limb muscles in subjects with stroke
Sekhar PKC, Madhavi K, Srikumari V, Rao PA
International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research 2013 May-Jun;1(2):25-29
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the efficacy of isokinetic strength training and balance exercises on lower limb muscles among the subjects suffering with stroke. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 40 subjects who are suffering from stroke were divided into two groups, experimental group received isokinetic strength training and balance exercises (n = 20) and control group received conventional physiotherapy, results were measured with isokinetic device and Berg Balance Scale for peak torque of knee extensors on paretic leg and balance respectively. RESULTS: Obtained results were analyzed with the use of paired t-test, which has been carried out to observe the treatment impact between the groups before and after the treatment. After a 6 week treatment period, the subjects in the group I (strength training and balance exercise) compared with the subjects in the group II (conventional physiotherapy) had shown a statistically significant improvement with the outcome measures at 0.05 level. CONCLUSION: Isokinetic strength training and balance exercise was found much effective in improving strength of quadriceps lower limb and balance in subjects with stroke.

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