Open AccessGroup Balance Skills Class for People with Chronic Stroke
Author(s) -
Julie Mount,
Michelle Bolton,
Maria Cesari,
Kenneth Guzzardo,
James Tarsi
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of neurologic physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.046
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1557-0584
pISSN - 1557-0576
DOI - 10.1097/01.npt.0000282259.81949.0e
Subject(s) - balance (ability) , berg balance scale , stroke (engine) , physical therapy , test (biology) , activities of daily living , fear of falling , psychology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine , intervention (counseling) , poison control , injury prevention , psychiatry , mechanical engineering , paleontology , environmental health , engineering , biology
A history of stroke increases risk of falls even years after stroke, and subsequent fear of falling causes individuals to reduce their activities. The purpose of this case series is to describe a group balance skills class for individuals poststroke living in the community, and to assess the feasibility and outcomes of this class. EXAMINATION AND INTERVENTION: Twice a week for 8 weeks, 4 individuals >6 months poststroke attended a group class designed to challenge their balance. The group was carried out under the supervision of one physical therapist assisted by physical therapy students. Changes in balance were measured using Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA), and a post-test questionnaire addressing changes in daily activities.