ISSN: 2640-2734
Authors: Rathod H*, Pathan S, Matolia R and Lad M
Introduction: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, with lower limb dysfunction being the most common symptom. Impairments in balance, trunk control, and gait significantly impact mobility and quality of life. While conventional rehabilitation methods target these deficits, therapies like yoga may provide added benefits. This study aims to evaluate the effect of integrating yoga with conventional therapy on gait, balance, trunk control, and lower limb function in stroke patients. Methods: 32 subjects were randomly assigned to two groups. Group 1 received conventional therapy, while Group 2 underwent conventional therapy with yoga, 4-5 days per week for 4 weeks. Outcome measures included Brunnstrom Recovery Stage of Lower Extremity (BRS-LE), Fugl-Meyer Assessment Lower Extremity (FMA-LE), Barthel Index (BI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), and Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS). Intra-group comparisons were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, and inter-group differences were assessed using Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Both groups showed significant improvements in gait, balance, trunk control, and lower limb function. However, the experimental group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in BRS-LE, FMA-LE, BBS, and DGI scores compared to control group. Conclusion: Adding yoga to conventional therapy significantly enhances recovery of gait, balance, trunk control, and lower limb function in stroke patients
Keywords: Cerebrovascular Accident; Functional Mobility; Dynamic Trunk Control; Lower Limb Mobility; Yogasana
