Comparing the effects of Swiss-ball training and virtual reality training on balance, mobility, and cortical activation in individuals with chronic stroke: study protocol for a multi-center randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Balance and mobility deficits are major concerns in stroke rehabilitation. Virtual reality (VR) training and Swiss-ball training are commonly used approaches to improve balance and mobility. However, no study has compared the efficacy of VR training, Swiss-ball training, and their combination in improving balance and mobility function or investigated cortical activation and connectivity in individuals with stroke.

Methods

A prospective, single-blinded, parallel-armed, multi-center randomized controlled trial with factorial design will be conducted. Seventy-six participants aged 30-80 years with stroke will be recruited. Participants will be allocated to one of the four groups: (A) the VR training + Swiss-ball training + conventional physical therapy group; (B) the

SUBMITTER: Noreen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11472495 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature