Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 59-71
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230509
Effect of Eye Movement with PNF Neck Movement on Balance and Functional Mobility in Subacute Stroke Patients
Shweta Thorawade1, Chintan Solankhi1
1Department of Neurosciences, College of Physiotherapy, Wanless Hospital, MUHS University, Miraj, India.
Corresponding Author: Shweta Thorawade
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Stroke is the leading cause of disability in adults and third leading cause of death. individuals with stroke experience balance issues that limit their ability to perform a variety of daily tasks. Stroke patients have impaired oculogyration (Eye movement) and have trouble moving their eyes which is a barrier to improve functional capacity Oculogyration(Eye Movement) was found to be useful in stroke patients to improve balance. PNF enhances muscle functioning via enhancing proprioceptive sensibility, strength, flexibility and balance is improved. Subacute phase of stroke lasts for 7 days to 3 months during which majority of changes happen, very few studies have seen the effect of eye movement with PNF neck movement on balance and functional mobility in this population so this study aimed to find out the effect of eye movement with PNF neck movement on balance and functional mobility in patients with subacute phase of stroke.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of eye movement with PNF neck movement on balance and functional mobility in subacute phase of stroke patients.
METHODOLOGY: A total of 38 subjects was divided into two groups according to inclusion, exclusion criteria. Pre intervension assessment was done using berg balance scale and timed up and go test. Experimental group was given eye movement with PNF Neck movement along with conventional exercises. Control group performed conventional treatment. The protocol was given for 60 min. for 3 times weekly for 8 weeks for both the groups.
RESULTS: Statistical Analysis was done using paired t test. Based on the results of the test analysis at 5% significance level ,there is a significant statistical reliable difference between the pre and post treatment values with p-value less than the 5 % significance level (< 0.05) in study and therefore it justifies the improvement in health outcome post intervention.
CONCLUSION: The present study concluded that oculogyration (Eye Movement) and neck movement by PNF proved to be beneficial for improving balance and functional mobility of subacute stroke patients.
Key words: Balance, eye movements, Functional mobility, PNF neck movement, Subacute