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Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
Year : 2013, Volume : 7, Issue : 1
First page : ( 136) Last page : ( 140)
Print ISSN : 0973-5666. Online ISSN : 0973-5674.

Core Stability Training with Conventional Balance Training Improves Dynamic Balance in Progressive Degenerative Cerebellar Ataxia

Tabbassum Khan Neha1,  Nayeem-U-Zia2, Sachdev Harpreet Singh3, K Suman4

1Student (M.P.T Neurology), Dept. of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hamdard University, New Delhi

2Lecturer, Dept. of Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

3Consultant physiotherapist, Neurology Dept., A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi

4Co-Guide, Associate Professor, Neurology Dept. IHBAS hospital, New Delhi

Online published on 13 February, 2013.

Abstract

Background and Purpose

Disorder of balance and gait is the commonest feature found in Cerebellar ataxia patients. Purpose was to see the effect of Core stability training along with balance training on dynamic balance in progressive degenerative Cerebellar Ataxia.

Methods

20 subjects of progressive Degenerative condition (18 SCA subjects and 2 olivopontocerebellar atrophy) were systematically assigned in two groups, group A (n=10) in core and balance training and group B (n=10) in balance and relaxation training. Treatment was given 1 hour per session for each group, 3 days a week for 4 weeks. The outcomes of the study were measured by Balance Evaluation System Test (BESTest) and Modified falls efficacy scale (MFES).

Results

Core stability training group showed significant improvement on BESTest at follow up compared to conventional balance training group. There was no statistical difference found in the MFEscale among the two groups but the results were clinically significant till follow up for core stability training group.

Conclusion

Core stability training can be included as an adjunct to conventional balance training in improving dynamic balance in patients with progressive degenerative Cerebellar ataxia.

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Keywords

Cerebellar Ataxia, Core Stability Training, Dynamic Balance, Falls.

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