pattern of weight distribution in standing in patients with stroke and its correlation with multidirectional reach

Research Article
Dr. Simran A. Mishra, Prajwal Joshi, Dr. Maheshwari Harishchandre, Dr. Suvarna S. Ganvir
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.20231411.0808
Subject: 
Medical
KeyWords: 
Weight Bearing Asymmetry, Stroke, Postural Control, Weight Distribution, Multidirectional
Abstract: 

Background: Impaired Postural Control is a key characteristic of the mobility problems in patients with Stroke. This leads to loss of autonomy and puts patients at a significant risk of falling. 70 % patients with stroke are unable to reach sideways to the floor even when seated. However, asymmetry measured in a objective way as a pre requisite to functional loss is unclear. Aim: To find out patterns of weight distribution measured using objective tool in standing in patients with stroke and its correlation with multidirectional reach. Methodology: It was cross sectional study, 30 patients with Stroke were included. BOBO PRO, balance platform was used to assess patterns of weight distribution. Patients were asked to stand on balance platform and readings were recorded. After that evaluation of postural stability in standing was done by MDRT. Results: Patients with stroke bears more weight on unaffected side (68%). On affected side more weight was on hindfoot i.e., 21.53 % out of 31.73 %. No correlation was found between patterns of weight distribution and multidirectional reach. Conclusion: Patients with Stroke tend to bear more weight posteriorly on affected side foot. However, weight distribution pattern didn’t show any correlation with Multidirectional reach