EFFECT OF WEARABLE LASER GUIDED VISUAL FEEDBACK TRAINING VERSUS MIRROR GUIDED FEEDBACK TRAINING ON LATEROPULSION AND BALANCE AMONG PATIENTS WITH SUB-ACUTE STROKE

Abstract

Lateropulsion, a postural control disorder characterized by an active pushing toward the paretic side, poses a significant challenge to balance rehabilitation following stroke. The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Wearable Laser-Guided Visual Feedback Training (Group A) and Mirror-Guided Feedback Training (Group B) on Lateropulsion and Balance among individuals with sub-acute stroke. A Pre and Post-test experimental study was conducted involving 30 participants diagnosed with post-stroke lateropulsion, who were randomly allocated to either group A or B. Both groups received conventional physiotherapy. Treatment were given for 30 minutes per session, five sessions per week, for eight weeks. The Burke Lateropulsion Scale (BLS) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) were administered pre- and post-intervention. Both groups exhibited significant improvements; however, the group A demonstrated greater reduction in lateropulsion and enhancement of balance (p < 0.05) which could be a more effective adjunct to conventional therapy for improving postural control in sub-acute stroke rehabilitation.