| S.P. Sowndharya*1,D. Kannan1, R. Ferdinand2, M.P. Thenmozhi3, S.Kohilavani4, K Anantharaj5 , R. Vishnupriya6, S. Sathyapriya7 Corresponding Author: *1MPT Student, JKK. Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India E-Mail: sowndhusp@gmail.com Authors: 1Principal, JKK Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2,,3,4,5,6,7Professors, JKK Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai ,Tamil Nadu, India |
ABSTRACT
| Background: Balance disorder significantly impacts functional mobility and increases the risk of reducing balance, particularly in middle age and older adults. Rehabilitation strategies targeting functional mobility and postural control are essential in decreasing the risks. It’s one of the neurological conditions. Objective of the study is to compare the effectiveness of OTAGO exercise program and Multisensory balance exercise in balancing disorder. Method: The patient was informed about the treatment. A written consent was obtained from the voluntary participation in this study. There were 30 patients with balancing disorder were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and they were divided into 2 groups, Group A and Group B. Group A was treated with OTAGO exercise program and Group B was treated with Multisensory balance. Exercise on balancing disorder. Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) scale and Tinetti Gait-Balance scale were used as outcomes measures. Each patient was given a physiotherapy program for 12 weeks duration. The measurements taken prior to treatment were compared with those recorded after 12 weeks of therapy. The study’s findings indicated that both groups experienced significant improvement. Result: The findings of this study indicated that both groups experienced considerable improvement. The subject who participated in experimental Group A had shown good improvement on balance and functional mobility than the Group B. Conclusion: The study which was conducted for 12 weeks period of intervention showed that Group A of those who received OTAGO exercise program resulted in improvement on balance and enhance the functional mobility than the Group B who received Multisensory balance exercise. Keywords: OTAGO exercise program, Multisensory balance exercise, Fullerton Advanced Balance scale, Tinetti Gait-Balance scale. |
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