1MPT Neuromuscular, Shri K.K Sheth Physiotherapy College, Rajkot
2I/C Principal, Shri K.K Sheth Physiotherapy College, Rajkot
*Corresponding author: Bhakti Desai-1st M.PT Student. Address: B/4 Sadguru Towers, Opp, Wockhardt Hospital. Kalawad Road. Rajkot-360005. Gujarat
Online published on 30 June, 2016.
Stroke or brain attack is the sudden loss of neurological function caused by an interruption of the blood flow to the brain. It is associated with various neurological signs & symptoms. Clinically, a variety of focal deficits are possible, including changes in the level of consciousness and impairments of sensory, motor, cognitive, perceptual, and language functions. All impairments generally lead to balance problems. This study explored the relationships between the cognition and balance as well as functional performance and balance of patients with stroke.
To find out the relationship of Cognition and Balance as well as Functional Performance and Balance in post stroke patients.
This study was carried out in physiotherapy OPDs in and around Rajkot city. Total 25 subjects of stroke were selected aged between 25–65 years. They were selected according to inclusion & exclusion criteria and written consents were taken. Subjects were assessed for Mini-mental status examination for cognition, Functional independence measure for functional performance, Berg balance scale for balance after stroke incidence.
Data were analysed using SPSS 14 software by Sperman's Correlation Coefficient.
Statistically significant Relationship of cognition, functional performance and balance in post stroke patients. P value was found 0.01, which shows the statistical significance.
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Berg Balance Scale (BBS).
There was a significant relationship Cognition and balance as well as Functional Performance and Balance in post stroke patients.
Stroke, Cognition, Functional Performance, Balance
