OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to compare the effects of exergames versus traditional balance exercise to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in chronic stroke patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A randomized control trial was conducted on 40 chronic stroke patients. Patients were randomly di-vided into an exergaming group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20), using the coin and toss method. Patients in the control group performed traditional balance exercises while the exergaming group performed supervised exergames along with traditional balance exercises. The treatment duration for both groups was 35 to 40 minutes/3 times a week for 6 weeks, with 5 minutes of warm-up and cool-down before and after the intervention. The demographics were recorded, and assessment was done using the Berg balance scale, Time Up and Go test, and Dynamic gait index at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS 24. RESULTS: Of the 46 patients assessed, 40 (86.9%) were included in the study. The overall mean age was 57.78 +/- 5.38 years, there were 20 (54.1%) males and 17 (45.9%) females. Significant improvements were seen between the groups for the Berg balance scale, Time Up Go test, and Dynamic gait index after six weeks of intervention (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Exergames are found to be effective in improving balance and reducing the risk of falls in chronic stroke patients.

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