IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-1-13801 Original Research Paper A Comparison Of Bobath Approach And Motor Relearning Program For Improvement In Gait Parameters In Patients With Stroke – A Randomized Clinical Trial Bhuyan Dr. January 2018 7 1 01 02 ABSTRACT

 

Objectives: To study and compare the effect of Bobath approach and Motor relearning program on gait parameters in patients with stroke.

Design: Randomized clinical trial

Subjects: 30 patients with chronic stroke, divided equally in two groups.

Intervention: 14 days intervention for 6 days per week and 1 hour of treatment daily.

 Main measures: Functional Ambulatory Category (FAC)  and Gait parameters by using stop watch.

 Results: Paired and unpaired ‘t’ test was used for statistical analysis. Intra group analysis showed that there was statistically significant improvement in gait parameters and assistance required by participants while walking (p<0.005). Inter group comparison has shown significant improvement in stride length and cadence in group B compared to group A.

 Conclusion: Bobath approach and Motor relearning program are effective in improving gait in chronic stroke patients. However, Motor relearning program proved to be more efficient compared to Bobath approach.