Effect of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) for lower limb on Weight Bearing Symmetry and Balance in Stroke Patients: a Pre–Post Experimental Study.

Siddharth Mishra; Jeba Chitra

Volume : III, Issue : VI, June - 2014

Effect of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) for lower limb on Weight Bearing Symmetry and Balance in Stroke Patients: a Pre–Post Experimental Study.

Siddharth Mishra, Jeba Chitra

Abstract :

Background and Purpose: Falls are highly prevalent and it is a one of the complications in post stroke patients. One of the reasons for impaired balance and high risk of falls is asymmetry weight be� between both the legs, so this study intends to find the effect of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy of lower limb on weight be� symmetry and balance in post stroke patients. Methodology: Total 22 participants were included in the study. All patients received Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy. Intervention was given for 1 hour a day for 6 days a week for 2 weeks. Outcome Measure: Weight be� symmetry and balance was assessed using two weighing scales and Berg Balance Scale. Results: There was significant difference in pre-post weight be� distribution (p<0.001) and balance (p<0.001). There was also significant difference in all the component of Berg Balance Scale (p<0.001). Conclusion: Modified Constraint Induced Movement can be easily administrated for treating stroke patients with balance problems due to asymmetrical weight be�.