Effects of Gaze Stabilization Exercises on Gait, Plantar Pressure, and Balance Function in Post-Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12121694
• Publication Date: 2022-12-12T07:15:33Z
• Authors: Ruoxin Zhao; Jun Lu; Yue Xiao; Xinrong Liu; Yu Wang; Guangxu Xu
• Keywords: Berg Balance Scale; Force platform; Stroke; Fear of falling

This study aims to explore the effects of gaze stabilization exercises (GSEs) on gait, plantar pressure, and balance function in post-stroke patients (≤6 months). Forty were randomly divided into an experimental group (n = 20) a control 20). The performed GSEs combined with physical therapy, while only once day, 5 days week, for 4 weeks. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) was used test risk falling, which primary outcome. Timed Up Go (TUGT) evaluated walking ability fall risk. envelope ellipse area pressure proportion affected side measure patient’s supporting capacity stability static standing. anterior–posterior center displacement velocity weight-shifting capacity. Compared group, swing phase side, phase’s absolute symmetric index, when eyes closed, TUGT had significantly decreased after (p < 0.05); BBS scores, TUGT, COP velocity, increased weeks training 0.05). In conclusion, therapy can improve gait people following stroke. Furthermore, it enhance one-leg standing thus reducing falling.